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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.60, 13,868.08 and 3,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.60, 13,868.08 and 3,404.80 is: 5,102.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.60 : 13,868.08 = 3,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.60/13,868.08 = 3,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.60x = 13,868.08 × 3,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.60x = 47,218,038.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,218,038.78/9,253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.67

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