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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.84, 13,831.22 and 3,955.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.84, 13,831.22 and 3,955.40 is: 5,933.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.84 : 13,831.22 = 3,955.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.84/13,831.22 = 3,955.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.84x = 13,831.22 × 3,955.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.84x = 54,708,000.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,708,000.19/9,220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.08

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