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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.56, 13,959.44 and 2,731.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.56, 13,959.44 and 2,731.98 is: 4,097.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.56 : 13,959.44 = 2,731.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.56/13,959.44 = 2,731.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.56x = 13,959.44 × 2,731.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.56x = 38,136,910.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,136,910.89/9,307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.41

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