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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.02, 13,896.90 and 7,259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.02, 13,896.90 and 7,259.56 is: 10,870.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.02 : 13,896.90 = 7,259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.02/13,896.90 = 7,259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.02x = 13,896.90 × 7,259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.02x = 100,885,379.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,885,379.36/9,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,870.07

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