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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.73, 13,867.29 and 3,004.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.73, 13,867.29 and 3,004.73 is: 4,507.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.73 : 13,867.29 = 3,004.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.73/13,867.29 = 3,004.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.73x = 13,867.29 × 3,004.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.73x = 41,667,499.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,667,499.22/9,244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.16

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