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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,289.71, 13,926.35 and 3,442.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,289.71, 13,926.35 and 3,442.23 is: 5,160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,289.71 : 13,926.35 = 3,442.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,289.71/13,926.35 = 3,442.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,289.71x = 13,926.35 × 3,442.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,289.71x = 47,937,708.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,937,708.37/9,289.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.30

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