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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.52, 14,087.68 and 4,396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.52, 14,087.68 and 4,396.24 is: 6,595.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.52 : 14,087.68 = 4,396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.52/14,087.68 = 4,396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.52x = 14,087.68 × 4,396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.52x = 61,932,822.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,932,822.32/9,389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,595.95

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