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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.67, 13,692.90 and 3,281.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.67, 13,692.90 and 3,281.15 is: 4,923.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.67 : 13,692.90 = 3,281.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.67/13,692.90 = 3,281.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.67x = 13,692.90 × 3,281.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.67x = 44,928,458.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,928,458.84/9,124.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.84

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