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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.22, 13,858.91 and 3,391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.22, 13,858.91 and 3,391.88 is: 5,090.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.22 : 13,858.91 = 3,391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.22/13,858.91 = 3,391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.22x = 13,858.91 × 3,391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.22x = 47,007,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,007,802.78/9,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.06

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