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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,345.93, 14,014.80 and 3,498.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,345.93, 14,014.80 and 3,498.44 is: 5,246.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,345.93 : 14,014.80 = 3,498.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,345.93/14,014.80 = 3,498.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,345.93x = 14,014.80 × 3,498.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,345.93x = 49,029,916.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,029,916.13/9,345.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,246.12

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