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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.92, 13,890.51 and 3,416.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.92, 13,890.51 and 3,416.94 is: 5,125.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.92 : 13,890.51 = 3,416.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.92/13,890.51 = 3,416.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.92x = 13,890.51 × 3,416.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.92x = 47,463,039.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,463,039.24/9,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,125.64

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