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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.69, 13,681.71 and 3,861.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.69, 13,681.71 and 3,861.47 is: 5,788.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.69 : 13,681.71 = 3,861.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.69/13,681.71 = 3,861.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.69x = 13,681.71 × 3,861.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.69x = 52,831,546.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,831,546.92/9,127.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,788.05

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