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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.76, 13,810.20 and 2,281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.76, 13,810.20 and 2,281.32 is: 3,421.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.76 : 13,810.20 = 2,281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.76/13,810.20 = 2,281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.76x = 13,810.20 × 2,281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.76x = 31,505,485.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,505,485.46/9,206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.99

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