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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.72, 14,032.91 and 3,114.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.72, 14,032.91 and 3,114.79 is: 4,672.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.72 : 14,032.91 = 3,114.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.72/14,032.91 = 3,114.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.72x = 14,032.91 × 3,114.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.72x = 43,709,540.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,709,540.44/9,354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,672.46

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