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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.97, 13,521.43 and 3,468.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.97, 13,521.43 and 3,468.93 is: 5,204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.97 : 13,521.43 = 3,468.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.97/13,521.43 = 3,468.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.97x = 13,521.43 × 3,468.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.97x = 46,904,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,904,847.80/9,012.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.15

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