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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.56, 13,896.84 and 3,112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.56, 13,896.84 and 3,112.88 is: 4,669.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.56 : 13,896.84 = 3,112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.56/13,896.84 = 3,112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.56x = 13,896.84 × 3,112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.56x = 43,259,195.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,259,195.30/9,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.32

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