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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.97, 13,944.25 and 3,374.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.97, 13,944.25 and 3,374.06 is: 5,061.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.97 : 13,944.25 = 3,374.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.97/13,944.25 = 3,374.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.97x = 13,944.25 × 3,374.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.97x = 47,048,670.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,048,670.65/9,295.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.19

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