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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.80, 13,961.82 and 2,382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.80, 13,961.82 and 2,382.12 is: 3,573.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.80 : 13,961.82 = 2,382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.80/13,961.82 = 2,382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.80x = 13,961.82 × 2,382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.80x = 33,258,730.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,258,730.66/9,307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.21

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