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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.76, 13,844.28 and 4,296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.76, 13,844.28 and 4,296.80 is: 6,449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.76 : 13,844.28 = 4,296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.76/13,844.28 = 4,296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.76x = 13,844.28 × 4,296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.76x = 59,486,102.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,486,102.30/9,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,449.22

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