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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.88, 13,566.96 and 3,201.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.88, 13,566.96 and 3,201.92 is: 4,801.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.88 : 13,566.96 = 3,201.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.88/13,566.96 = 3,201.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.88x = 13,566.96 × 3,201.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.88x = 43,440,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,440,320.56/9,046.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.69

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