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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.94, 13,931.70 and 2,267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.94, 13,931.70 and 2,267.88 is: 3,401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.94 : 13,931.70 = 2,267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.94/13,931.70 = 2,267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.94x = 13,931.70 × 2,267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.94x = 31,595,423.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,595,423.80/9,287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.77

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