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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.03, 13,968.68 and 4,114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.03, 13,968.68 and 4,114.77 is: 6,174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.03 : 13,968.68 = 4,114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.03/13,968.68 = 4,114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.03x = 13,968.68 × 4,114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.03x = 57,477,884.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,477,884.83/9,309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,174.42

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