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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.32, 13,922.46 and 2,355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.32, 13,922.46 and 2,355.88 is: 3,533.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.32 : 13,922.46 = 2,355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.32/13,922.46 = 2,355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.32x = 13,922.46 × 2,355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.32x = 32,799,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,799,645.06/9,281.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.94

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