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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.27, 13,919.49 and 3,039.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.27, 13,919.49 and 3,039.93 is: 4,560.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.27 : 13,919.49 = 3,039.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.27/13,919.49 = 3,039.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.27x = 13,919.49 × 3,039.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.27x = 42,314,275.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,314,275.24/9,279.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.09

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