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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.76, 14,892.87 and 3,356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.76, 14,892.87 and 3,356.34 is: 5,031.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.76 : 14,892.87 = 3,356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.76/14,892.87 = 3,356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.76x = 14,892.87 × 3,356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.76x = 49,985,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,985,553.91/9,934.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.38

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