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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.93, 14,016.29 and 3,499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.93, 14,016.29 and 3,499.44 is: 5,247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.93 : 14,016.29 = 3,499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.93/14,016.29 = 3,499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.93x = 14,016.29 × 3,499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.93x = 49,049,165.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,049,165.88/9,346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,247.62

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