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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.16, 13,917.80 and 2,703.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.16, 13,917.80 and 2,703.84 is: 4,056.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.16 : 13,917.80 = 2,703.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.16/13,917.80 = 2,703.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.16x = 13,917.80 × 2,703.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.16x = 37,631,504.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,631,504.35/9,277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.36

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