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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.76, 13,929.47 and 4,357.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.76, 13,929.47 and 4,357.52 is: 6,535.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.76 : 13,929.47 = 4,357.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.76/13,929.47 = 4,357.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.76x = 13,929.47 × 4,357.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.76x = 60,697,944.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,697,944.11/9,286.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.97

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