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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.94, 13,922.70 and 2,261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.94, 13,922.70 and 2,261.88 is: 3,392.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.94 : 13,922.70 = 2,261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.94/13,922.70 = 2,261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.94x = 13,922.70 × 2,261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.94x = 31,491,476.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,491,476.68/9,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.77

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