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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.66, 13,890.83 and 3,018.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.66, 13,890.83 and 3,018.13 is: 4,527.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.66 : 13,890.83 = 3,018.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.66/13,890.83 = 3,018.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.66x = 13,890.83 × 3,018.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.66x = 41,924,280.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,924,280.93/9,259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.63

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