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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.22, 14,044.17 and 2,436.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.22, 14,044.17 and 2,436.78 is: 3,655.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.22 : 14,044.17 = 2,436.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.22/14,044.17 = 2,436.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.22x = 14,044.17 × 2,436.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.22x = 34,222,552.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,222,552.57/9,362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.39

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