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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.80, 13,984.08 and 2,397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.80, 13,984.08 and 2,397.28 is: 3,595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.80 : 13,984.08 = 2,397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.80/13,984.08 = 2,397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.80x = 13,984.08 × 2,397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.80x = 33,523,755.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,523,755.30/9,322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.89

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