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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.55, 13,974.40 and 3,475.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.55, 13,974.40 and 3,475.27 is: 5,208.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.55 : 13,974.40 = 3,475.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.55/13,974.40 = 3,475.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.55x = 13,974.40 × 3,475.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.55x = 48,564,813.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,564,813.09/9,324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.27

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