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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.11, 13,996.13 and 2,310.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.11, 13,996.13 and 2,310.75 is: 3,465.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.11 : 13,996.13 = 2,310.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.11/13,996.13 = 2,310.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.11x = 13,996.13 × 2,310.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.11x = 32,341,545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,341,545.84/9,331.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.99

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