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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.56, 13,899.84 and 3,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.56, 13,899.84 and 3,114.88 is: 4,672.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.56 : 13,899.84 = 3,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.56/13,899.84 = 3,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.56x = 13,899.84 × 3,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.56x = 43,296,333.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,296,333.62/9,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,672.32

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