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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.71, 13,827.72 and 4,284.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.71, 13,827.72 and 4,284.93 is: 6,422.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.71 : 13,827.72 = 4,284.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.71/13,827.72 = 4,284.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.71x = 13,827.72 × 4,284.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.71x = 59,250,812.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,250,812.26/9,225.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,422.36

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