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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.04, 13,920.04 and 3,040.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.04, 13,920.04 and 3,040.96 is: 4,560.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.04 : 13,920.04 = 3,040.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.04/13,920.04 = 3,040.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.04x = 13,920.04 × 3,040.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.04x = 42,330,284.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,330,284.84/9,281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.94

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