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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.96, 13,914.60 and 3,035.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.96, 13,914.60 and 3,035.28 is: 4,553.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.96 : 13,914.60 = 3,035.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.96/13,914.60 = 3,035.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.96x = 13,914.60 × 3,035.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.96x = 42,234,707.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,234,707.09/9,274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.63

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