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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.73, 14,203.65 and 3,624.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.73, 14,203.65 and 3,624.34 is: 5,437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.73 : 14,203.65 = 3,624.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.73/14,203.65 = 3,624.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.73x = 14,203.65 × 3,624.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.73x = 51,478,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,478,856.84/9,467.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,437.30

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