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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.69, 13,926.39 and 3,043.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.69, 13,926.39 and 3,043.13 is: 4,565.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.69 : 13,926.39 = 3,043.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.69/13,926.39 = 3,043.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.69x = 13,926.39 × 3,043.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.69x = 42,379,745.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,379,745.57/9,282.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.46

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