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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.36, 13,961.76 and 3,466.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.36, 13,961.76 and 3,466.88 is: 5,201.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.36 : 13,961.76 = 3,466.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.36/13,961.76 = 3,466.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.36x = 13,961.76 × 3,466.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.36x = 48,403,746.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,403,746.51/9,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,201.71

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