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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.55, 13,841.34 and 3,304.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.55, 13,841.34 and 3,304.33 is: 4,955.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.55 : 13,841.34 = 3,304.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.55/13,841.34 = 3,304.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.55x = 13,841.34 × 3,304.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.55x = 45,736,338.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,736,338.48/9,228.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.96

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