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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.45, 13,899.76 and 3,024.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.45, 13,899.76 and 3,024.71 is: 4,538.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.45 : 13,899.76 = 3,024.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.45/13,899.76 = 3,024.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.45x = 13,899.76 × 3,024.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.45x = 42,042,770.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,042,770.26/9,264.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.08

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