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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.03, 13,894.48 and 3,020.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.03, 13,894.48 and 3,020.59 is: 4,531.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.03 : 13,894.48 = 3,020.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.03/13,894.48 = 3,020.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.03x = 13,894.48 × 3,020.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.03x = 41,969,527.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,969,527.34/9,262.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.35

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