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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.53, 13,974.93 and 3,471.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.53, 13,974.93 and 3,471.93 is: 5,207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.53 : 13,974.93 = 3,471.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.53/13,974.93 = 3,471.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.53x = 13,974.93 × 3,471.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.53x = 48,519,978.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,519,978.71/9,316.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.95

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