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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.79, 13,982.36 and 3,082.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.79, 13,982.36 and 3,082.65 is: 4,622.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.79 : 13,982.36 = 3,082.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.79/13,982.36 = 3,082.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.79x = 13,982.36 × 3,082.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.79x = 43,102,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,102,749.30/9,323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.88

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