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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.61, 14,016.15 and 3,104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.61, 14,016.15 and 3,104.28 is: 4,654.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.61 : 14,016.15 = 3,104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.61/14,016.15 = 3,104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.61x = 14,016.15 × 3,104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.61x = 43,510,054.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,510,054.12/9,347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.67

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