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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.88, 13,895.75 and 3,334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.88, 13,895.75 and 3,334.71 is: 5,003.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.88 : 13,895.75 = 3,334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.88/13,895.75 = 3,334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.88x = 13,895.75 × 3,334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.88x = 46,338,296.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,338,296.48/9,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.12

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