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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.98, 13,841.97 and 2,653.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.98, 13,841.97 and 2,653.67 is: 3,980.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.98 : 13,841.97 = 2,653.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.98/13,841.97 = 2,653.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.98x = 13,841.97 × 2,653.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.98x = 36,731,951.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,731,951.32/9,228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.07

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