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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.74, 13,913.07 and 3,039.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.74, 13,913.07 and 3,039.82 is: 4,559.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.74 : 13,913.07 = 3,039.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.74/13,913.07 = 3,039.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.74x = 13,913.07 × 3,039.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.74x = 42,293,228.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,293,228.45/9,275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.55

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