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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,203.22, 13,806.72 and 2,961.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,203.22, 13,806.72 and 2,961.36 is: 4,442.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,203.22 : 13,806.72 = 2,961.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,203.22/13,806.72 = 2,961.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,203.22x = 13,806.72 × 2,961.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,203.22x = 40,886,668.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,886,668.34/9,203.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.65

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