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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.76, 13,921.58 and 3,041.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.76, 13,921.58 and 3,041.13 is: 4,561.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.76 : 13,921.58 = 3,041.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.76/13,921.58 = 3,041.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.76x = 13,921.58 × 3,041.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.76x = 42,337,299.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,337,299.78/9,280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.84

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