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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.44, 13,846.72 and 4,844.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.44, 13,846.72 and 4,844.88 is: 7,269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.44 : 13,846.72 = 4,844.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.44/13,846.72 = 4,844.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.44x = 13,846.72 × 4,844.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.44x = 67,085,696.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,085,696.79/9,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.45

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