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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.24, 13,918.80 and 7,441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.24, 13,918.80 and 7,441.90 is: 11,162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.24 : 13,918.80 = 7,441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.24/13,918.80 = 7,441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.24x = 13,918.80 × 7,441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.24x = 103,582,317.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,582,317.72/9,279.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,162.80

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