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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.97, 13,986.61 and 3,082.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.97, 13,986.61 and 3,082.73 is: 4,624.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.97 : 13,986.61 = 3,082.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.97/13,986.61 = 3,082.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.97x = 13,986.61 × 3,082.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.97x = 43,116,864.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,116,864.61/9,322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.80

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