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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.81, 13,844.14 and 4,301.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.81, 13,844.14 and 4,301.39 is: 6,447.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.81 : 13,844.14 = 4,301.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.81/13,844.14 = 4,301.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.81x = 13,844.14 × 4,301.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.81x = 59,549,045.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,549,045.35/9,235.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,447.63

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