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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.76, 13,828.26 and 3,376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.76, 13,828.26 and 3,376.40 is: 5,060.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.76 : 13,828.26 = 3,376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.76/13,828.26 = 3,376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.76x = 13,828.26 × 3,376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.76x = 46,689,737.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,689,737.06/9,226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.25

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