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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,382.32, 14,069.96 and 3,535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,382.32, 14,069.96 and 3,535.76 is: 5,302.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,382.32 : 14,069.96 = 3,535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,382.32/14,069.96 = 3,535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,382.32x = 14,069.96 × 3,535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,382.32x = 49,748,001.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,748,001.77/9,382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,302.31

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