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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.93, 13,923.23 and 2,708.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.93, 13,923.23 and 2,708.17 is: 4,062.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.93 : 13,923.23 = 2,708.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.93/13,923.23 = 2,708.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.93x = 13,923.23 × 2,708.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.93x = 37,706,425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,706,425.44/9,281.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.35

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