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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.66, 13,995.15 and 3,484.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.66, 13,995.15 and 3,484.74 is: 5,228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.66 : 13,995.15 = 3,484.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.66/13,995.15 = 3,484.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.66x = 13,995.15 × 3,484.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.66x = 48,769,459.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,769,459.01/9,327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,228.48

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