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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.58, 13,895.01 and 3,417.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.58, 13,895.01 and 3,417.54 is: 5,126.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.58 : 13,895.01 = 3,417.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.58/13,895.01 = 3,417.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.58x = 13,895.01 × 3,417.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.58x = 47,486,752.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,486,752.48/9,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,126.18

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