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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,300.99, 13,951.19 and 2,281.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,300.99, 13,951.19 and 2,281.02 is: 3,421.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,300.99 : 13,951.19 = 2,281.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,300.99/13,951.19 = 2,281.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,300.99x = 13,951.19 × 2,281.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,300.99x = 31,822,932.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,822,932.01/9,300.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.46

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