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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,859.03, 14,794.44 and 3,934.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,859.03, 14,794.44 and 3,934.87 is: 5,904.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,859.03 : 14,794.44 = 3,934.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,859.03/14,794.44 = 3,934.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,859.03x = 14,794.44 × 3,934.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,859.03x = 58,214,198.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,214,198.12/9,859.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,904.66

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