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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.52, 13,932.18 and 3,445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.52, 13,932.18 and 3,445.14 is: 5,169.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.52 : 13,932.18 = 3,445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.52/13,932.18 = 3,445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.52x = 13,932.18 × 3,445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.52x = 47,998,310.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,998,310.61/9,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,169.71

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