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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.78, 13,808.85 and 3,365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.78, 13,808.85 and 3,365.58 is: 5,048.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.78 : 13,808.85 = 3,365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.78/13,808.85 = 3,365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.78x = 13,808.85 × 3,365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.78x = 46,474,789.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,474,789.38/9,204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.98

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