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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.59, 13,848.90 and 2,307.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.59, 13,848.90 and 2,307.09 is: 3,460.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.59 : 13,848.90 = 2,307.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.59/13,848.90 = 2,307.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.59x = 13,848.90 × 2,307.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.59x = 31,950,658.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,950,658.70/9,232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.64

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