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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.57, 13,899.27 and 3,025.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.57, 13,899.27 and 3,025.33 is: 4,538.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.57 : 13,899.27 = 3,025.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.57/13,899.27 = 3,025.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.57x = 13,899.27 × 3,025.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.57x = 42,049,878.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,049,878.51/9,265.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.29

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