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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.76, 13,847.19 and 4,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.76, 13,847.19 and 4,845.20 is: 7,269.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.76 : 13,847.19 = 4,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.76/13,847.19 = 4,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.76x = 13,847.19 × 4,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.76x = 67,092,335.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,092,335.75/9,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.92

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