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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.76, 13,849.12 and 3,388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.76, 13,849.12 and 3,388.96 is: 5,082.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.76 : 13,849.12 = 3,388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.76/13,849.12 = 3,388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.76x = 13,849.12 × 3,388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.76x = 46,934,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,934,113.72/9,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,082.88

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