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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.63, 14,104.92 and 3,480.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.63, 14,104.92 and 3,480.62 is: 5,222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.63 : 14,104.92 = 3,480.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.63/14,104.92 = 3,480.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.63x = 14,104.92 × 3,480.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.63x = 49,093,796.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,093,796.13/9,399.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,222.95

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