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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.52, 13,848.41 and 6,314.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.52, 13,848.41 and 6,314.66 is: 9,468.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.52 : 13,848.41 = 6,314.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.52/13,848.41 = 6,314.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.52x = 13,848.41 × 6,314.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.52x = 87,447,947.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,447,947.24/9,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,468.66

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