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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.82, 14,046.22 and 3,519.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.82, 14,046.22 and 3,519.48 is: 5,279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.82 : 14,046.22 = 3,519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.82/14,046.22 = 3,519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.82x = 14,046.22 × 3,519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.82x = 49,435,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,435,390.37/9,362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,279.97

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