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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.46, 14,301.96 and 3,294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.46, 14,301.96 and 3,294.84 is: 4,941.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.46 : 14,301.96 = 3,294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.46/14,301.96 = 3,294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.46x = 14,301.96 × 3,294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.46x = 47,122,669.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,122,669.89/9,536.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.32

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