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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.64, 13,983.96 and 3,399.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.64, 13,983.96 and 3,399.97 is: 5,099.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.64 : 13,983.96 = 3,399.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.64/13,983.96 = 3,399.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.64x = 13,983.96 × 3,399.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.64x = 47,545,044.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,545,044.48/9,322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.96

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