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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.81, 13,819.22 and 2,287.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.81, 13,819.22 and 2,287.31 is: 3,430.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.81 : 13,819.22 = 2,287.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.81/13,819.22 = 2,287.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.81x = 13,819.22 × 2,287.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.81x = 31,608,880.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,608,880.36/9,212.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.97

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