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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.19, 14,005.79 and 3,414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.19, 14,005.79 and 3,414.86 is: 5,122.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.19 : 14,005.79 = 3,414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.19/14,005.79 = 3,414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.19x = 14,005.79 × 3,414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.19x = 47,827,829.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,827,829.98/9,337.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.29

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