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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.73, 13,886.67 and 3,014.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.73, 13,886.67 and 3,014.97 is: 4,522.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.73 : 13,886.67 = 3,014.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.73/13,886.67 = 3,014.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.73x = 13,886.67 × 3,014.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.73x = 41,867,824.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,867,824.02/9,256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.96

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