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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.84, 14,011.26 and 3,497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.84, 14,011.26 and 3,497.44 is: 5,246.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.84 : 14,011.26 = 3,497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.84/14,011.26 = 3,497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.84x = 14,011.26 × 3,497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.84x = 49,003,541.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,003,541.17/9,340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,246.16

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