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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.53, 13,913.21 and 4,277.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.53, 13,913.21 and 4,277.86 is: 6,415.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.53 : 13,913.21 = 4,277.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.53/13,913.21 = 4,277.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.53x = 13,913.21 × 4,277.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.53x = 59,518,708.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,518,708.36/9,277.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,415.36

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