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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,468.29, 14,203.67 and 3,226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,468.29, 14,203.67 and 3,226.62 is: 4,840.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,468.29 : 14,203.67 = 3,226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,468.29/14,203.67 = 3,226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,468.29x = 14,203.67 × 3,226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,468.29x = 45,829,829.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,829,829.56/9,468.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.35

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