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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.73, 13,982.27 and 3,082.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.73, 13,982.27 and 3,082.59 is: 4,622.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.73 : 13,982.27 = 3,082.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.73/13,982.27 = 3,082.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.73x = 13,982.27 × 3,082.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.73x = 43,101,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,101,590.27/9,323.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.78

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