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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,234.31, 13,841.90 and 4,299.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,234.31, 13,841.90 and 4,299.89 is: 6,445.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,234.31 : 13,841.90 = 4,299.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,234.31/13,841.90 = 4,299.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,234.31x = 13,841.90 × 4,299.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,234.31x = 59,518,625.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,518,625.89/9,234.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,445.38

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