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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.05, 13,827.06 and 4,285.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.05, 13,827.06 and 4,285.58 is: 6,429.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.05 : 13,827.06 = 4,285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.05/13,827.06 = 4,285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.05x = 13,827.06 × 4,285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.05x = 59,256,902.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,256,902.66/9,216.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,429.75

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