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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.18, 13,903.12 and 3,027.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.18, 13,903.12 and 3,027.94 is: 4,542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.18 : 13,903.12 = 3,027.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.18/13,903.12 = 3,027.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.18x = 13,903.12 × 3,027.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.18x = 42,097,813.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,097,813.17/9,268.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.19

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