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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312.78, 13,963.33 and 3,464.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312.78, 13,963.33 and 3,464.58 is: 5,194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312.78 : 13,963.33 = 3,464.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312.78/13,963.33 = 3,464.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312.78x = 13,963.33 × 3,464.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312.78x = 48,377,073.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,377,073.85/9,312.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.70

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