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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.58, 13,895.73 and 3,424.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.58, 13,895.73 and 3,424.62 is: 5,133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.58 : 13,895.73 = 3,424.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.58/13,895.73 = 3,424.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.58x = 13,895.73 × 3,424.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.58x = 47,587,594.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,587,594.87/9,269.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,133.74

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