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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.37, 13,947.84 and 3,676.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.37, 13,947.84 and 3,676.98 is: 5,514.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.37 : 13,947.84 = 3,676.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.37/13,947.84 = 3,676.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.37x = 13,947.84 × 3,676.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.37x = 51,285,928.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,285,928.72/9,299.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.99

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