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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,291.92, 13,936.39 and 3,051.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,291.92, 13,936.39 and 3,051.81 is: 4,577.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,291.92 : 13,936.39 = 3,051.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,291.92/13,936.39 = 3,051.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,291.92x = 13,936.39 × 3,051.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,291.92x = 42,531,214.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,531,214.37/9,291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.23

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