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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.61, 13,835.34 and 4,844.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.61, 13,835.34 and 4,844.97 is: 7,257.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.61 : 13,835.34 = 4,844.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.61/13,835.34 = 4,844.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.61x = 13,835.34 × 4,844.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.61x = 67,031,807.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,031,807.24/9,236.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,257.19

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