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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.04, 13,888.44 and 2,239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.04, 13,888.44 and 2,239 is: 3,358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.04 : 13,888.44 = 2,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.04/13,888.44 = 2,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.04x = 13,888.44 × 2,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.04x = 31,096,217.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,096,217.16/9,259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.47

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