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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,404.91, 14,110.74 and 3,481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,404.91, 14,110.74 and 3,481.92 is: 5,224.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,404.91 : 14,110.74 = 3,481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,404.91/14,110.74 = 3,481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,404.91x = 14,110.74 × 3,481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,404.91x = 49,132,467.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,132,467.82/9,404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224.13

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