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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.80, 13,822.20 and 3,058.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.80, 13,822.20 and 3,058.80 is: 4,588.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.80 : 13,822.20 = 3,058.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.80/13,822.20 = 3,058.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.80x = 13,822.20 × 3,058.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.80x = 42,279,345.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,279,345.36/9,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.20

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