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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.76, 13,961.68 and 2,382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.76, 13,961.68 and 2,382.24 is: 3,573.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.76 : 13,961.68 = 2,382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.76/13,961.68 = 2,382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.76x = 13,961.68 × 2,382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.76x = 33,260,072.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,260,072.56/9,307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.37

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