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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,202.42, 13,806.31 and 2,962.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,202.42, 13,806.31 and 2,962.29 is: 4,444.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,202.42 : 13,806.31 = 2,962.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,202.42/13,806.31 = 2,962.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,202.42x = 13,806.31 × 2,962.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,202.42x = 40,898,301.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,898,301.46/9,202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.30

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