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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,321.94, 13,974.54 and 3,474.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,321.94, 13,974.54 and 3,474.58 is: 5,208.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,321.94 : 13,974.54 = 3,474.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,321.94/13,974.54 = 3,474.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,321.94x = 13,974.54 × 3,474.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,321.94x = 48,555,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,555,657.19/9,321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.75

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