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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.60, 13,946.56 and 3,375.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.60, 13,946.56 and 3,375.76 is: 5,062.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.60 : 13,946.56 = 3,375.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.60/13,946.56 = 3,375.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.60x = 13,946.56 × 3,375.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.60x = 47,080,239.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,080,239.39/9,299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.61

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