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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.36, 13,921.08 and 3,041.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.36, 13,921.08 and 3,041.02 is: 4,561.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.36 : 13,921.08 = 3,041.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.36/13,921.08 = 3,041.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.36x = 13,921.08 × 3,041.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.36x = 42,334,282.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,334,282.70/9,280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.71

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