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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.11, 13,869.05 and 3,401.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.11, 13,869.05 and 3,401.27 is: 5,102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.11 : 13,869.05 = 3,401.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.11/13,869.05 = 3,401.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.11x = 13,869.05 × 3,401.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.11x = 47,172,383.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,172,383.69/9,245.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.41

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