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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.32, 13,983.48 and 2,397.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.32, 13,983.48 and 2,397.36 is: 3,596.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.32 : 13,983.48 = 2,397.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.32/13,983.48 = 2,397.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.32x = 13,983.48 × 2,397.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.32x = 33,523,435.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,523,435.61/9,322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.04

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