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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.80, 13,923.60 and 2,708.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.80, 13,923.60 and 2,708.05 is: 4,062.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.80 : 13,923.60 = 2,708.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.80/13,923.60 = 2,708.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.80x = 13,923.60 × 2,708.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.80x = 37,705,804.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,705,804.98/9,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.34

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