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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.73, 14,027.41 and 3,112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.73, 14,027.41 and 3,112.56 is: 4,667.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.73 : 14,027.41 = 3,112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.73/14,027.41 = 3,112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.73x = 14,027.41 × 3,112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.73x = 43,661,155.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,661,155.27/9,354.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.28

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