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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.78, 13,779.33 and 3,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.78, 13,779.33 and 3,341.44 is: 5,012.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.78 : 13,779.33 = 3,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.78/13,779.33 = 3,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.78x = 13,779.33 × 3,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.78x = 46,042,804.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,042,804.44/9,184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.95

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