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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.05, 13,891.52 and 3,018.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.05, 13,891.52 and 3,018.61 is: 4,528.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.05 : 13,891.52 = 3,018.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.05/13,891.52 = 3,018.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.05x = 13,891.52 × 3,018.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.05x = 41,933,031.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,933,031.37/9,260.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.38

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