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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.21, 13,908.58 and 4,007.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.21, 13,908.58 and 4,007.74 is: 6,009.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.21 : 13,908.58 = 4,007.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.21/13,908.58 = 4,007.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.21x = 13,908.58 × 4,007.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.21x = 55,741,972.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,741,972.41/9,275.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.78

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