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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.28, 13,924.91 and 3,044.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.28, 13,924.91 and 3,044.25 is: 4,566.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.28 : 13,924.91 = 3,044.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.28/13,924.91 = 3,044.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.28x = 13,924.91 × 3,044.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.28x = 42,390,914.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,390,914.88/9,283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.38

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