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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.82, 13,947.95 and 3,453.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.82, 13,947.95 and 3,453.67 is: 5,180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.82 : 13,947.95 = 3,453.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.82/13,947.95 = 3,453.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.82x = 13,947.95 × 3,453.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.82x = 48,171,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,171,616.48/9,297.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,180.96

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