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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.74, 13,889.40 and 4,330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.74, 13,889.40 and 4,330.24 is: 6,496.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.74 : 13,889.40 = 4,330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.74/13,889.40 = 4,330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.74x = 13,889.40 × 4,330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.74x = 60,144,435.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,144,435.46/9,257.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,496.67

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