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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.52, 14,005.54 and 3,096.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.52, 14,005.54 and 3,096.28 is: 4,644.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.52 : 14,005.54 = 3,096.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.52/14,005.54 = 3,096.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.52x = 14,005.54 × 3,096.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.52x = 43,365,073.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,365,073.39/9,336.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.67

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