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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.51, 14,048.79 and 3,124.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.51, 14,048.79 and 3,124.81 is: 4,687.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.51 : 14,048.79 = 3,124.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.51/14,048.79 = 3,124.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.51x = 14,048.79 × 3,124.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.51x = 43,899,799.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,899,799.48/9,364.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.89

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