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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.28, 13,606.18 and 3,231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.28, 13,606.18 and 3,231.52 is: 4,844.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.28 : 13,606.18 = 3,231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.28/13,606.18 = 3,231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.28x = 13,606.18 × 3,231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.28x = 43,968,638.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,968,638.97/9,076.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.35

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