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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.72, 13,932.21 and 7,341.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.72, 13,932.21 and 7,341.80 is: 10,995.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.72 : 13,932.21 = 7,341.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.72/13,932.21 = 7,341.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.72x = 13,932.21 × 7,341.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.72x = 102,287,499.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,287,499.38/9,302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,995.44

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