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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.82, 14,068.46 and 3,535.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.82, 14,068.46 and 3,535.10 is: 5,303.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.82 : 14,068.46 = 3,535.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.82/14,068.46 = 3,535.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.82x = 14,068.46 × 3,535.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.82x = 49,733,351.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,733,351.44/9,376.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,303.86

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