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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.94, 13,962.56 and 3,466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.94, 13,962.56 and 3,466.56 is: 5,196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.94 : 13,962.56 = 3,466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.94/13,962.56 = 3,466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.94x = 13,962.56 × 3,466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.94x = 48,402,051.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,402,051.99/9,313.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.73

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