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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,291.26, 13,928.46 and 3,443.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,291.26, 13,928.46 and 3,443.77 is: 5,162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,291.26 : 13,928.46 = 3,443.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,291.26/13,928.46 = 3,443.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,291.26x = 13,928.46 × 3,443.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,291.26x = 47,966,338.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,966,338.84/9,291.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.52

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