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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.76, 14,309.68 and 3,385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.76, 14,309.68 and 3,385.28 is: 5,076.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.76 : 14,309.68 = 3,385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.76/14,309.68 = 3,385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.76x = 14,309.68 × 3,385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.76x = 48,442,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,442,273.51/9,541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,076.87

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