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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.99, 13,918.41 and 2,707.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.99, 13,918.41 and 2,707.42 is: 4,060.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.99 : 13,918.41 = 2,707.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.99/13,918.41 = 2,707.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.99x = 13,918.41 × 2,707.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.99x = 37,682,981.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,682,981.60/9,280.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.23

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