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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.04, 13,914.90 and 4,342.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.04, 13,914.90 and 4,342.98 is: 6,513.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.04 : 13,914.90 = 4,342.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.04/13,914.90 = 4,342.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.04x = 13,914.90 × 4,342.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.04x = 60,432,132.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,432,132.40/9,278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,513.46

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