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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.66, 13,827.78 and 3,292.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.66, 13,827.78 and 3,292.77 is: 4,940.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.66 : 13,827.78 = 3,292.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.66/13,827.78 = 3,292.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.66x = 13,827.78 × 3,292.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.66x = 45,531,699.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,531,699.15/9,216.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.15

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