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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,289.92, 13,933.39 and 3,049.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,289.92, 13,933.39 and 3,049.81 is: 4,574.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,289.92 : 13,933.39 = 3,049.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,289.92/13,933.39 = 3,049.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,289.92x = 13,933.39 × 3,049.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,289.92x = 42,494,192.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,494,192.16/9,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.23

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