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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.66, 13,923.87 and 3,359.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.66, 13,923.87 and 3,359.93 is: 5,040.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.66 : 13,923.87 = 3,359.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.66/13,923.87 = 3,359.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.66x = 13,923.87 × 3,359.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.66x = 46,783,202.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,783,202.12/9,281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,040.39

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