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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.84, 13,921.66 and 4,350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.84, 13,921.66 and 4,350.08 is: 6,526.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.84 : 13,921.66 = 4,350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.84/13,921.66 = 4,350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.84x = 13,921.66 × 4,350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.84x = 60,560,334.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,560,334.73/9,278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,526.71

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