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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.76, 13,889.78 and 2,334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.76, 13,889.78 and 2,334.26 is: 3,501.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.76 : 13,889.78 = 2,334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.76/13,889.78 = 2,334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.76x = 13,889.78 × 2,334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.76x = 32,422,357.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,422,357.86/9,259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.43

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