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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.24, 13,995.90 and 3,485.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.24, 13,995.90 and 3,485.76 is: 5,227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.24 : 13,995.90 = 3,485.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.24/13,995.90 = 3,485.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.24x = 13,995.90 × 3,485.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.24x = 48,786,348.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,786,348.38/9,333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,227.16

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