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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,943.38, 14,909.31 and 4,093.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,943.38, 14,909.31 and 4,093.38 is: 6,137.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,943.38 : 14,909.31 = 4,093.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,943.38/14,909.31 = 4,093.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,943.38x = 14,909.31 × 4,093.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,943.38x = 61,029,471.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,029,471.37/9,943.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,137.70

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