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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.63, 13,724.44 and 2,224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.63, 13,724.44 and 2,224.13 is: 3,336.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.63 : 13,724.44 = 2,224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.63/13,724.44 = 2,224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.63x = 13,724.44 × 2,224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.63x = 30,524,864.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,524,864.55/9,149.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.19

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