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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.04, 13,868.58 and 3,405.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.04, 13,868.58 and 3,405.90 is: 5,106.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.04 : 13,868.58 = 3,405.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.04/13,868.58 = 3,405.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.04x = 13,868.58 × 3,405.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.04x = 47,234,996.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,234,996.62/9,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,106.46

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