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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.76, 14,043.96 and 3,443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.76, 14,043.96 and 3,443.88 is: 5,162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.76 : 14,043.96 = 3,443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.76/14,043.96 = 3,443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.76x = 14,043.96 × 3,443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.76x = 48,365,712.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,365,712.96/9,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.45

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