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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,921.12, 14,881.72 and 3,347.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,921.12, 14,881.72 and 3,347.34 is: 5,021.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,921.12 : 14,881.72 = 3,347.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,921.12/14,881.72 = 3,347.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,921.12x = 14,881.72 × 3,347.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,921.12x = 49,814,176.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,814,176.62/9,921.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.02

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