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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.74, 13,895.81 and 7,724.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.74, 13,895.81 and 7,724.67 is: 11,573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.74 : 13,895.81 = 7,724.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.74/13,895.81 = 7,724.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.74x = 13,895.81 × 7,724.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.74x = 107,340,508.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,340,508.01/9,274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,573.43

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