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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.63, 13,855.14 and 3,313.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.63, 13,855.14 and 3,313.91 is: 4,970.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.63 : 13,855.14 = 3,313.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.63/13,855.14 = 3,313.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.63x = 13,855.14 × 3,313.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.63x = 45,914,721.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,914,721.64/9,236.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,970.94

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