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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.77, 13,764.24 and 3,907.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.77, 13,764.24 and 3,907.80 is: 5,861.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.77 : 13,764.24 = 3,907.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.77/13,764.24 = 3,907.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.77x = 13,764.24 × 3,907.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.77x = 53,787,897.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,787,897.07/9,175.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,861.95

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