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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.94, 13,850.91 and 2,308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.94, 13,850.91 and 2,308.44 is: 3,462.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.94 : 13,850.91 = 2,308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.94/13,850.91 = 2,308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.94x = 13,850.91 × 2,308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.94x = 31,973,983.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,973,983.14/9,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.66

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