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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.78, 13,904.61 and 2,344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.78, 13,904.61 and 2,344.28 is: 3,516.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.78 : 13,904.61 = 2,344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.78/13,904.61 = 2,344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.78x = 13,904.61 × 2,344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.78x = 32,596,299.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,596,299.13/9,269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.40

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