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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.22, 13,720.82 and 3,303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.22, 13,720.82 and 3,303.84 is: 4,955.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.22 : 13,720.82 = 3,303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.22/13,720.82 = 3,303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.22x = 13,720.82 × 3,303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.22x = 45,331,393.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,331,393.95/9,147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.76

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