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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.84, 13,921.32 and 2,707.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.84, 13,921.32 and 2,707.34 is: 4,060.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.84 : 13,921.32 = 2,707.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.84/13,921.32 = 2,707.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.84x = 13,921.32 × 2,707.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.84x = 37,689,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,689,746.49/9,281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.59

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