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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,143.53, 13,707.09 and 3,298.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,143.53, 13,707.09 and 3,298.78 is: 4,945.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,143.53 : 13,707.09 = 3,298.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,143.53/13,707.09 = 3,298.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,143.53x = 13,707.09 × 3,298.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,143.53x = 45,216,674.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,216,674.35/9,143.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.21

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