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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.73, 13,839.51 and 3,301.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.73, 13,839.51 and 3,301.41 is: 4,952.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.73 : 13,839.51 = 3,301.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.73/13,839.51 = 3,301.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.73x = 13,839.51 × 3,301.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.73x = 45,689,896.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,689,896.71/9,224.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.98

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