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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,208.29, 13,813.80 and 2,966.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,208.29, 13,813.80 and 2,966.25 is: 4,449.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,208.29 : 13,813.80 = 2,966.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,208.29/13,813.80 = 2,966.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,208.29x = 13,813.80 × 2,966.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,208.29x = 40,975,184.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,975,184.25/9,208.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.81

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