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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.76, 13,842.76 and 2,654.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.76, 13,842.76 and 2,654.92 is: 3,982.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.76 : 13,842.76 = 2,654.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.76/13,842.76 = 2,654.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.76x = 13,842.76 × 2,654.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.76x = 36,751,420.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,751,420.38/9,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.27

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