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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.46, 13,912.56 and 3,934.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.46, 13,912.56 and 3,934.27 is: 5,903.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.46 : 13,912.56 = 3,934.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.46/13,912.56 = 3,934.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.46x = 13,912.56 × 3,934.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.46x = 54,735,784.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,735,784.82/9,271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.68

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