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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312.56, 13,965.24 and 3,467.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312.56, 13,965.24 and 3,467.84 is: 5,200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312.56 : 13,965.24 = 3,467.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312.56/13,965.24 = 3,467.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312.56x = 13,965.24 × 3,467.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312.56x = 48,429,217.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,429,217.88/9,312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.42

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