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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.55, 13,914.60 and 2,702.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.55, 13,914.60 and 2,702.17 is: 4,052.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.55 : 13,914.60 = 2,702.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.55/13,914.60 = 2,702.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.55x = 13,914.60 × 2,702.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.55x = 37,599,614.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,599,614.68/9,277.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.75

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