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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.62, 13,855.51 and 3,314.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.62, 13,855.51 and 3,314.81 is: 4,968.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.62 : 13,855.51 = 3,314.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.62/13,855.51 = 3,314.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.62x = 13,855.51 × 3,314.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.62x = 45,928,305.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,928,305.54/9,243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,968.65

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