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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.97, 13,841.81 and 2,984.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.97, 13,841.81 and 2,984.90 is: 4,477.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.97 : 13,841.81 = 2,984.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.97/13,841.81 = 2,984.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.97x = 13,841.81 × 2,984.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.97x = 41,316,418.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,316,418.67/9,226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.79

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