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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,119.70, 13,704.30 and 4,962.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,119.70, 13,704.30 and 4,962.78 is: 7,457.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,119.70 : 13,704.30 = 4,962.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,119.70/13,704.30 = 4,962.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,119.70x = 13,704.30 × 4,962.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,119.70x = 68,011,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,011,425.95/9,119.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,457.64

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