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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.94, 14,035.76 and 3,512.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.94, 14,035.76 and 3,512.42 is: 5,267.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.94 : 14,035.76 = 3,512.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.94/14,035.76 = 3,512.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.94x = 14,035.76 × 3,512.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.94x = 49,299,484.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,299,484.14/9,359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,267.07

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