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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.09, 13,996.08 and 3,485.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.09, 13,996.08 and 3,485.75 is: 5,229.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.09 : 13,996.08 = 3,485.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.09/13,996.08 = 3,485.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.09x = 13,996.08 × 3,485.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.09x = 48,786,835.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,786,835.86/9,329.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,229.54

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