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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.62, 14,032.43 and 3,115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.62, 14,032.43 and 3,115.94 is: 4,672.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.62 : 14,032.43 = 3,115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.62/14,032.43 = 3,115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.62x = 14,032.43 × 3,115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.62x = 43,724,194.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,724,194.35/9,357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,672.58

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