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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312.71, 13,975.34 and 3,469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312.71, 13,975.34 and 3,469.32 is: 5,206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312.71 : 13,975.34 = 3,469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312.71/13,975.34 = 3,469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312.71x = 13,975.34 × 3,469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312.71x = 48,484,911.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,484,911.52/9,312.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,206.32

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