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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.76, 13,917.51 and 4,349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.76, 13,917.51 and 4,349.49 is: 6,523.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.76 : 13,917.51 = 4,349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.76/13,917.51 = 4,349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.76x = 13,917.51 × 4,349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.76x = 60,534,070.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,534,070.57/9,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,523.94

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