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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.77, 13,868.28 and 2,672.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.77, 13,868.28 and 2,672.19 is: 4,007.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.77 : 13,868.28 = 2,672.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.77/13,868.28 = 2,672.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.77x = 13,868.28 × 2,672.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.77x = 37,058,679.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,058,679.13/9,247.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.31

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