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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.98, 13,807.91 and 3,941.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.98, 13,807.91 and 3,941.80 is: 5,907.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.98 : 13,807.91 = 3,941.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.98/13,807.91 = 3,941.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.98x = 13,807.91 × 3,941.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.98x = 54,428,019.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,428,019.64/9,212.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,907.75

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