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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.64, 14,279.70 and 3,676.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.64, 14,279.70 and 3,676.92 is: 5,514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.64 : 14,279.70 = 3,676.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.64/14,279.70 = 3,676.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.64x = 14,279.70 × 3,676.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.64x = 52,505,314.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,505,314.52/9,521.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.31

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