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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,808.04, 14,711.99 and 3,964.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,808.04, 14,711.99 and 3,964.56 is: 5,946.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,808.04 : 14,711.99 = 3,964.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,808.04/14,711.99 = 3,964.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,808.04x = 14,711.99 × 3,964.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,808.04x = 58,326,547.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,326,547.25/9,808.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.81

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