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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.76, 13,924.78 and 3,125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.76, 13,924.78 and 3,125.76 is: 4,689.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.76 : 13,924.78 = 3,125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.76/13,924.78 = 3,125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.76x = 13,924.78 × 3,125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.76x = 43,525,520.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,525,520.33/9,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.36

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