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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.22, 13,860.84 and 3,396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.22, 13,860.84 and 3,396.24 is: 5,095.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.22 : 13,860.84 = 3,396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.22/13,860.84 = 3,396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.22x = 13,860.84 × 3,396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.22x = 47,074,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,074,739.24/9,239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.10

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