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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.80, 14,016.72 and 4,664.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.80, 14,016.72 and 4,664.98 is: 6,997.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.80 : 14,016.72 = 4,664.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.80/14,016.72 = 4,664.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.80x = 14,016.72 × 4,664.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.80x = 65,387,718.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,387,718.47/9,343.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,997.98

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