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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.11, 14,016.16 and 2,418.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.11, 14,016.16 and 2,418.61 is: 3,627.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.11 : 14,016.16 = 2,418.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.11/14,016.16 = 2,418.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.11x = 14,016.16 × 2,418.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.11x = 33,899,625.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,899,625.80/9,344.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.91

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