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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.63, 13,764.37 and 4,244.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.63, 13,764.37 and 4,244.57 is: 6,365.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.63 : 13,764.37 = 4,244.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.63/13,764.37 = 4,244.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.63x = 13,764.37 × 4,244.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.63x = 58,423,763.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,423,763.15/9,177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,365.89

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