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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.42, 13,922.28 and 2,706.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.42, 13,922.28 and 2,706.84 is: 4,059.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.42 : 13,922.28 = 2,706.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.42/13,922.28 = 2,706.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.42x = 13,922.28 × 2,706.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.42x = 37,685,384.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,685,384.40/9,282.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.87

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