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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.76, 13,842.72 and 3,306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.76, 13,842.72 and 3,306.06 is: 4,957.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.76 : 13,842.72 = 3,306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.76/13,842.72 = 3,306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.76x = 13,842.72 × 3,306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.76x = 45,764,862.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,764,862.88/9,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.87

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