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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.76, 13,868.28 and 2,320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.76, 13,868.28 and 2,320.08 is: 3,480.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.76 : 13,868.28 = 2,320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.76/13,868.28 = 2,320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.76x = 13,868.28 × 2,320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.76x = 32,175,519.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,175,519.06/9,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.03

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