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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.03, 13,900.57 and 3,027.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.03, 13,900.57 and 3,027.99 is: 4,541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.03 : 13,900.57 = 3,027.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.03/13,900.57 = 3,027.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.03x = 13,900.57 × 3,027.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.03x = 42,090,831.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,090,831.51/9,268.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.51

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