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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,310.71, 13,966.25 and 3,466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,310.71, 13,966.25 and 3,466.14 is: 5,199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,310.71 : 13,966.25 = 3,466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,310.71/13,966.25 = 3,466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,310.71x = 13,966.25 × 3,466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,310.71x = 48,408,977.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,408,977.78/9,310.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,199.28

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