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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,219.71, 13,829.61 and 2,294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,219.71, 13,829.61 and 2,294.21 is: 3,441.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,219.71 : 13,829.61 = 2,294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,219.71/13,829.61 = 2,294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,219.71x = 13,829.61 × 2,294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,219.71x = 31,728,029.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,728,029.56/9,219.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.33

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