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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.02, 13,916.82 and 2,703.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.02, 13,916.82 and 2,703.66 is: 4,055.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.02 : 13,916.82 = 2,703.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.02/13,916.82 = 2,703.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.02x = 13,916.82 × 2,703.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.02x = 37,626,349.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,626,349.56/9,277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.87

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