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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.66, 13,844.82 and 3,680.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.66, 13,844.82 and 3,680.58 is: 5,518.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.66 : 13,844.82 = 3,680.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.66/13,844.82 = 3,680.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.66x = 13,844.82 × 3,680.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.66x = 50,956,967.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,956,967.60/9,233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.61

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