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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.17, 13,923.44 and 3,043.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.17, 13,923.44 and 3,043.46 is: 4,564.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.17 : 13,923.44 = 3,043.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.17/13,923.44 = 3,043.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.17x = 13,923.44 × 3,043.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.17x = 42,375,461.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,375,461.25/9,283.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.76

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