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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.85, 13,821.37 and 3,369.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.85, 13,821.37 and 3,369.46 is: 5,054.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.85 : 13,821.37 = 3,369.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.85/13,821.37 = 3,369.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.85x = 13,821.37 × 3,369.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.85x = 46,570,553.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,570,553.36/9,212.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.96

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