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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.32, 13,837.54 and 4,838.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.32, 13,837.54 and 4,838.72 is: 7,260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.32 : 13,837.54 = 4,838.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.32/13,837.54 = 4,838.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.32x = 13,837.54 × 4,838.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.32x = 66,955,981.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,955,981.55/9,222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,260.21

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