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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.62, 13,942.80 and 4,368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.62, 13,942.80 and 4,368.84 is: 6,552.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.62 : 13,942.80 = 4,368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.62/13,942.80 = 4,368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.62x = 13,942.80 × 4,368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.62x = 60,913,862.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,913,862.35/9,295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,552.96

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