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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205, 13,808.76 and 4,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205, 13,808.76 and 4,276 is: 6,414.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205 : 13,808.76 = 4,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205/13,808.76 = 4,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205x = 13,808.76 × 4,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205x = 59,046,257.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,046,257.76/9,205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.59

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