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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.04, 13,927.38 and 2,359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.04, 13,927.38 and 2,359.54 is: 3,539.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.04 : 13,927.38 = 2,359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.04/13,927.38 = 2,359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.04x = 13,927.38 × 2,359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.04x = 32,862,210.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,862,210.21/9,285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.26

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