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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.14, 13,931.90 and 3,448.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.14, 13,931.90 and 3,448.02 is: 5,168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.14 : 13,931.90 = 3,448.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.14/13,931.90 = 3,448.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.14x = 13,931.90 × 3,448.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.14x = 48,037,469.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,037,469.84/9,295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.02

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