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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.66, 13,965.26 and 3,470.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.66, 13,965.26 and 3,470.90 is: 5,202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.66 : 13,965.26 = 3,470.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.66/13,965.26 = 3,470.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.66x = 13,965.26 × 3,470.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.66x = 48,472,020.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,472,020.93/9,316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,202.73

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