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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.86, 14,908.23 and 3,695.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.86, 14,908.23 and 3,695.43 is: 5,545.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.86 : 14,908.23 = 3,695.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.86/14,908.23 = 3,695.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.86x = 14,908.23 × 3,695.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.86x = 55,092,320.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,092,320.39/9,934.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,545.35

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