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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.68, 13,992.76 and 3,481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.68, 13,992.76 and 3,481.92 is: 5,223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.68 : 13,992.76 = 3,481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.68/13,992.76 = 3,481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.68x = 13,992.76 × 3,481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.68x = 48,721,670.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,721,670.90/9,326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.90

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