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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.70, 13,926.36 and 3,440.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.70, 13,926.36 and 3,440.36 is: 5,160.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.70 : 13,926.36 = 3,440.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.70/13,926.36 = 3,440.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.70x = 13,926.36 × 3,440.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.70x = 47,911,691.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,911,691.89/9,283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.84

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