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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.71, 13,869.24 and 3,004.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.71, 13,869.24 and 3,004.74 is: 4,507.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.71 : 13,869.24 = 3,004.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.71/13,869.24 = 3,004.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.71x = 13,869.24 × 3,004.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.71x = 41,673,460.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,673,460.20/9,244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.82

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