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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.69, 14,892.78 and 3,356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.69, 14,892.78 and 3,356.28 is: 5,031.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.69 : 14,892.78 = 3,356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.69/14,892.78 = 3,356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.69x = 14,892.78 × 3,356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.69x = 49,984,339.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,984,339.66/9,934.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.29

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