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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.93, 13,710.06 and 3,297.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.93, 13,710.06 and 3,297.78 is: 4,945.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.93 : 13,710.06 = 3,297.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.93/13,710.06 = 3,297.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.93x = 13,710.06 × 3,297.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.93x = 45,212,761.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,212,761.67/9,141.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.65

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