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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.76, 13,909.80 and 3,437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.76, 13,909.80 and 3,437.04 is: 5,154.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.76 : 13,909.80 = 3,437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.76/13,909.80 = 3,437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.76x = 13,909.80 × 3,437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.76x = 47,808,538.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,808,538.99/9,275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,154.14

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