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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.84, 13,913.10 and 3,034.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.84, 13,913.10 and 3,034.88 is: 4,552.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.84 : 13,913.10 = 3,034.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.84/13,913.10 = 3,034.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.84x = 13,913.10 × 3,034.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.84x = 42,224,588.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,224,588.93/9,274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.59

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