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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.76, 13,942.52 and 4,368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.76, 13,942.52 and 4,368.80 is: 6,551.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.76 : 13,942.52 = 4,368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.76/13,942.52 = 4,368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.76x = 13,942.52 × 4,368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.76x = 60,912,081.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,912,081.38/9,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,551.26

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