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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.48, 13,942.14 and 3,451.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.48, 13,942.14 and 3,451.42 is: 5,176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.48 : 13,942.14 = 3,451.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.48/13,942.14 = 3,451.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.48x = 13,942.14 × 3,451.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.48x = 48,120,180.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,120,180.84/9,295.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,176.73

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