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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,636.09, 51,946.59 and 9,335.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,636.09, 51,946.59 and 9,335.01 is: 14,000.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,636.09 : 51,946.59 = 9,335.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,636.09/51,946.59 = 9,335.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,636.09x = 51,946.59 × 9,335.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,636.09x = 484,921,937.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,921,937.12/34,636.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,000.48

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