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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.04, 13,888.64 and 3,103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.04, 13,888.64 and 3,103.04 is: 4,654.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.04 : 13,888.64 = 3,103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.04/13,888.64 = 3,103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.04x = 13,888.64 × 3,103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.04x = 43,097,005.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,097,005.47/9,259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.59

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