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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312.76, 13,969.02 and 2,292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312.76, 13,969.02 and 2,292.86 is: 3,439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312.76 : 13,969.02 = 2,292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312.76/13,969.02 = 2,292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312.76x = 13,969.02 × 2,292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312.76x = 32,029,050.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,029,050.72/9,312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.26

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