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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,107.28, 13,661.24 and 3,264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,107.28, 13,661.24 and 3,264.72 is: 4,897.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,107.28 : 13,661.24 = 3,264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,107.28/13,661.24 = 3,264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,107.28x = 13,661.24 × 3,264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,107.28x = 44,600,123.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,600,123.45/9,107.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.19

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