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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.28, 13,806.55 and 3,361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.28, 13,806.55 and 3,361.89 is: 5,042.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.28 : 13,806.55 = 3,361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.28/13,806.55 = 3,361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.28x = 13,806.55 × 3,361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.28x = 46,416,080.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,416,080.69/9,205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.33

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