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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.76, 13,929.52 and 4,357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.76, 13,929.52 and 4,357.48 is: 6,535.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.76 : 13,929.52 = 4,357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.76/13,929.52 = 4,357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.76x = 13,929.52 × 4,357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.76x = 60,697,604.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,697,604.81/9,286.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.93

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