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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.91, 14,049.45 and 3,521.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.91, 14,049.45 and 3,521.57 is: 5,283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.91 : 14,049.45 = 3,521.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.91/14,049.45 = 3,521.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.91x = 14,049.45 × 3,521.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.91x = 49,476,051.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,476,051.39/9,364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.13

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