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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.66, 13,845.53 and 3,386.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.66, 13,845.53 and 3,386.81 is: 5,080.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.66 : 13,845.53 = 3,386.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.66/13,845.53 = 3,386.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.66x = 13,845.53 × 3,386.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.66x = 46,892,222.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,892,222.54/9,230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,080.05

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