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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.53, 13,931.07 and 2,267.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.53, 13,931.07 and 2,267.59 is: 3,401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.53 : 13,931.07 = 2,267.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.53/13,931.07 = 2,267.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.53x = 13,931.07 × 2,267.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.53x = 31,589,955.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,589,955.02/9,287.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.33

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