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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,308.91, 13,969.58 and 3,466.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,308.91, 13,969.58 and 3,466.11 is: 5,201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,308.91 : 13,969.58 = 3,466.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,308.91/13,969.58 = 3,466.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,308.91x = 13,969.58 × 3,466.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,308.91x = 48,420,083.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,420,083.60/9,308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,201.48

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