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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.63, 13,899.15 and 3,024.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.63, 13,899.15 and 3,024.69 is: 4,537.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.63 : 13,899.15 = 3,024.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.63/13,899.15 = 3,024.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.63x = 13,899.15 × 3,024.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.63x = 42,040,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,040,620.01/9,264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.75

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