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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.56, 13,922.33 and 2,707.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.56, 13,922.33 and 2,707.74 is: 4,061.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.56 : 13,922.33 = 2,707.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.56/13,922.33 = 2,707.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.56x = 13,922.33 × 2,707.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.56x = 37,698,056.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,698,056.60/9,281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.61

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