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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.48, 14,056.99 and 3,046.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.48, 14,056.99 and 3,046.35 is: 4,569.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.48 : 14,056.99 = 3,046.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.48/14,056.99 = 3,046.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.48x = 14,056.99 × 3,046.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.48x = 42,822,433.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,822,433.59/9,371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.44

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