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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.34, 13,936.68 and 4,021.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.34, 13,936.68 and 4,021.34 is: 6,034.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.34 : 13,936.68 = 4,021.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.34/13,936.68 = 4,021.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.34x = 13,936.68 × 4,021.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.34x = 56,044,059.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,044,059.07/9,287.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.46

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