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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.82, 14,180.85 and 3,297.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.82, 14,180.85 and 3,297.82 is: 4,946.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.82 : 14,180.85 = 3,297.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.82/14,180.85 = 3,297.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.82x = 14,180.85 × 3,297.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.82x = 46,765,890.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,765,890.75/9,453.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.77

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