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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.56, 13,914.90 and 4,342.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.56, 13,914.90 and 4,342.34 is: 6,515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.56 : 13,914.90 = 4,342.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.56/13,914.90 = 4,342.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.56x = 13,914.90 × 4,342.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.56x = 60,423,261.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,423,261.65/9,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,515.65

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