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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.26, 13,854.95 and 3,314.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.26, 13,854.95 and 3,314.43 is: 4,968.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.26 : 13,854.95 = 3,314.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.26/13,854.95 = 3,314.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.26x = 13,854.95 × 3,314.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.26x = 45,921,245.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,921,245.36/9,243.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,968.08

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