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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.67, 13,899.83 and 3,024.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.67, 13,899.83 and 3,024.14 is: 4,536.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.67 : 13,899.83 = 3,024.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.67/13,899.83 = 3,024.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.67x = 13,899.83 × 3,024.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.67x = 42,034,947.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,034,947.28/9,265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.64

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