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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.76, 14,010.37 and 3,495.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.76, 14,010.37 and 3,495.42 is: 5,243.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.76 : 14,010.37 = 3,495.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.76/14,010.37 = 3,495.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.76x = 14,010.37 × 3,495.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.76x = 48,972,118.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,972,118.77/9,338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,243.96

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