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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.11, 13,857.06 and 2,664.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.11, 13,857.06 and 2,664.08 is: 3,996.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.11 : 13,857.06 = 2,664.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.11/13,857.06 = 2,664.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.11x = 13,857.06 × 2,664.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.11x = 36,916,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,916,309.74/9,238.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.09

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