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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.63, 13,918.41 and 4,012.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.63, 13,918.41 and 4,012.73 is: 6,019.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.63 : 13,918.41 = 4,012.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.63/13,918.41 = 4,012.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.63x = 13,918.41 × 4,012.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.63x = 55,850,821.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,850,821.36/9,277.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,019.94

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