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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.80, 13,867.20 and 2,671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.80, 13,867.20 and 2,671.20 is: 4,006.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.80 : 13,867.20 = 2,671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.80/13,867.20 = 2,671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.80x = 13,867.20 × 2,671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.80x = 37,042,064.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,042,064.64/9,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.80

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