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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.42, 13,827.61 and 7,360.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.42, 13,827.61 and 7,360.83 is: 11,041.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.42 : 13,827.61 = 7,360.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.42/13,827.61 = 7,360.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.42x = 13,827.61 × 7,360.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.42x = 101,782,686.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,782,686.52/9,218.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,041.23

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