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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,807.99, 14,711.70 and 3,964.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,807.99, 14,711.70 and 3,964.38 is: 5,946.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,807.99 : 14,711.70 = 3,964.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,807.99/14,711.70 = 3,964.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,807.99x = 14,711.70 × 3,964.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,807.99x = 58,322,769.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,322,769.25/9,807.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.45

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