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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.77, 13,925.79 and 3,044.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.77, 13,925.79 and 3,044.43 is: 4,566.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.77 : 13,925.79 = 3,044.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.77/13,925.79 = 3,044.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.77x = 13,925.79 × 3,044.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.77x = 42,396,092.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,396,092.85/9,283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.69

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