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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.22, 13,906.60 and 2,697.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.22, 13,906.60 and 2,697.47 is: 4,046.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.22 : 13,906.60 = 2,697.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.22/13,906.60 = 2,697.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.22x = 13,906.60 × 2,697.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.22x = 37,512,566.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,512,566.77/9,271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.13

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