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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.47, 13,881.93 and 3,631.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.47, 13,881.93 and 3,631.90 is: 5,447.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.47 : 13,881.93 = 3,631.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.47/13,881.93 = 3,631.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.47x = 13,881.93 × 3,631.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.47x = 50,417,781.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,417,781.57/9,254.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,447.94

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