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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.76, 13,882.19 and 4,320.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.76, 13,882.19 and 4,320.68 is: 6,483.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.76 : 13,882.19 = 4,320.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.76/13,882.19 = 4,320.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.76x = 13,882.19 × 4,320.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.76x = 59,980,500.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,980,500.69/9,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,483.15

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