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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.77, 13,767.24 and 3,909.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.77, 13,767.24 and 3,909.80 is: 5,864.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.77 : 13,767.24 = 3,909.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.77/13,767.24 = 3,909.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.77x = 13,767.24 × 3,909.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.77x = 53,827,154.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,827,154.95/9,177.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,864.95

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