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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.52, 13,934.04 and 4,288.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.52, 13,934.04 and 4,288.41 is: 6,427.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.52 : 13,934.04 = 4,288.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.52/13,934.04 = 4,288.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.52x = 13,934.04 × 4,288.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.52x = 59,754,876.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,754,876.48/9,296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,427.66

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