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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.44, 13,903.40 and 3,027.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.44, 13,903.40 and 3,027.76 is: 4,542.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.44 : 13,903.40 = 3,027.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.44/13,903.40 = 3,027.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.44x = 13,903.40 × 3,027.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.44x = 42,096,158.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,096,158.38/9,267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.37

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