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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.54, 13,961.31 and 3,462.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.54, 13,961.31 and 3,462.58 is: 5,193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.54 : 13,961.31 = 3,462.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.54/13,961.31 = 3,462.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.54x = 13,961.31 × 3,462.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.54x = 48,342,152.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,342,152.78/9,307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.87

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