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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.34, 13,894.96 and 3,020.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.34, 13,894.96 and 3,020.90 is: 4,531.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.34 : 13,894.96 = 3,020.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.34/13,894.96 = 3,020.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.34x = 13,894.96 × 3,020.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.34x = 41,975,284.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,975,284.66/9,262.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.82

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