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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.76, 13,685.28 and 3,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.76, 13,685.28 and 3,280.80 is: 4,919.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.76 : 13,685.28 = 3,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.76/13,685.28 = 3,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.76x = 13,685.28 × 3,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.76x = 44,898,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,898,666.62/9,125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.99

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