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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.76, 13,657.47 and 3,261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.76, 13,657.47 and 3,261.36 is: 4,892.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.76 : 13,657.47 = 3,261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.76/13,657.47 = 3,261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.76x = 13,657.47 × 3,261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.76x = 44,541,926.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,541,926.36/9,104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.16

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