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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.05, 13,882.07 and 2,931.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.05, 13,882.07 and 2,931.44 is: 4,396.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.05 : 13,882.07 = 2,931.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.05/13,882.07 = 2,931.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.05x = 13,882.07 × 2,931.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.05x = 40,694,393.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,694,393.20/9,256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.52

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