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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.73, 13,893.14 and 3,999.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.73, 13,893.14 and 3,999.45 is: 5,995.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.73 : 13,893.14 = 3,999.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.73/13,893.14 = 3,999.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.73x = 13,893.14 × 3,999.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.73x = 55,564,918.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,564,918.77/9,267.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.53

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