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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.38, 13,846.64 and 4,844.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.38, 13,846.64 and 4,844.84 is: 7,269.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.38 : 13,846.64 = 4,844.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.38/13,846.64 = 4,844.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.38x = 13,846.64 × 4,844.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.38x = 67,084,661.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,084,661.88/9,228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.39

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