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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.76, 13,929.38 and 3,051.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.76, 13,929.38 and 3,051.18 is: 4,573.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.76 : 13,929.38 = 3,051.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.76/13,929.38 = 3,051.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.76x = 13,929.38 × 3,051.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.76x = 42,501,045.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,501,045.67/9,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.57

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