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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.71, 13,876.11 and 5,736.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.71, 13,876.11 and 5,736.81 is: 8,608.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.71 : 13,876.11 = 5,736.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.71/13,876.11 = 5,736.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.71x = 13,876.11 × 5,736.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.71x = 79,604,606.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,604,606.61/9,247.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,608.03

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