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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,221.55, 13,823.36 and 3,674.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,221.55, 13,823.36 and 3,674.77 is: 5,508.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,221.55 : 13,823.36 = 3,674.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,221.55/13,823.36 = 3,674.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,221.55x = 13,823.36 × 3,674.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,221.55x = 50,797,629.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,797,629.48/9,221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.58

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