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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,290.64, 13,936.43 and 3,445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,290.64, 13,936.43 and 3,445.88 is: 5,168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,290.64 : 13,936.43 = 3,445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,290.64/13,936.43 = 3,445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,290.64x = 13,936.43 × 3,445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,290.64x = 48,023,265.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,023,265.41/9,290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.99

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