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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.75, 13,971.44 and 2,388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.75, 13,971.44 and 2,388.25 is: 3,582.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.75 : 13,971.44 = 2,388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.75/13,971.44 = 2,388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.75x = 13,971.44 × 2,388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.75x = 33,367,291.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,367,291.58/9,313.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.58

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