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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.90, 13,895.81 and 3,021.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.90, 13,895.81 and 3,021.47 is: 4,532.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.90 : 13,895.81 = 3,021.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.90/13,895.81 = 3,021.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.90x = 13,895.81 × 3,021.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.90x = 41,985,792.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,985,792.67/9,262.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.68

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