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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.51, 13,933.56 and 4,609.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.51, 13,933.56 and 4,609.71 is: 6,915.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.51 : 13,933.56 = 4,609.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.51/13,933.56 = 4,609.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.51x = 13,933.56 × 4,609.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.51x = 64,229,670.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,229,670.87/9,287.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.71

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