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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.34, 13,899.60 and 2,340.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.34, 13,899.60 and 2,340.84 is: 3,511.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.34 : 13,899.60 = 2,340.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.34/13,899.60 = 2,340.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.34x = 13,899.60 × 2,340.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.34x = 32,536,739.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,536,739.66/9,266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.28

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