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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.20, 13,927.80 and 4,358.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.20, 13,927.80 and 4,358.22 is: 6,537.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.20 : 13,927.80 = 4,358.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.20/13,927.80 = 4,358.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.20x = 13,927.80 × 4,358.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.20x = 60,700,416.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,700,416.52/9,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.33

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