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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.08, 13,871.97 and 3,008.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.08, 13,871.97 and 3,008.54 is: 4,511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.08 : 13,871.97 = 3,008.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.08/13,871.97 = 3,008.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.08x = 13,871.97 × 3,008.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.08x = 41,734,376.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,734,376.40/9,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.79

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