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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.91, 14,754.38 and 4,289.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.91, 14,754.38 and 4,289.63 is: 6,434.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.91 : 14,754.38 = 4,289.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.91/14,754.38 = 4,289.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.91x = 14,754.38 × 4,289.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.91x = 63,290,846.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,290,846.52/9,835.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,434.67

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