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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.82, 14,022.42 and 3,425.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.82, 14,022.42 and 3,425.74 is: 5,138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.82 : 14,022.42 = 3,425.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.82/14,022.42 = 3,425.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.82x = 14,022.42 × 3,425.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.82x = 48,037,165.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,037,165.09/9,348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.31

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