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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,805.93, 14,710.95 and 3,962.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,805.93, 14,710.95 and 3,962.54 is: 5,944.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,805.93 : 14,710.95 = 3,962.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,805.93/14,710.95 = 3,962.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,805.93x = 14,710.95 × 3,962.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,805.93x = 58,292,764.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,292,764.59/9,805.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.65

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