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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.70, 13,850.46 and 4,848.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.70, 13,850.46 and 4,848.76 is: 7,277.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.70 : 13,850.46 = 4,848.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.70/13,850.46 = 4,848.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.70x = 13,850.46 × 4,848.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.70x = 67,157,556.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,157,556.43/9,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.03

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