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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.76, 13,908.30 and 3,436.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.76, 13,908.30 and 3,436.04 is: 5,152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.76 : 13,908.30 = 3,436.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.76/13,908.30 = 3,436.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.76x = 13,908.30 × 3,436.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.76x = 47,789,475.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,789,475.13/9,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,152.64

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