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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.44, 14,048.82 and 3,522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.44, 14,048.82 and 3,522.04 is: 5,281.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.44 : 14,048.82 = 3,522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.44/14,048.82 = 3,522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.44x = 14,048.82 × 3,522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.44x = 49,480,505.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,480,505.99/9,368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,281.62

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