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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.93, 13,921.41 and 2,260.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.93, 13,921.41 and 2,260.94 is: 3,391.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.93 : 13,921.41 = 2,260.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.93/13,921.41 = 2,260.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.93x = 13,921.41 × 2,260.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.93x = 31,475,472.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,475,472.73/9,280.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.42

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