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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.78, 13,921.47 and 7,205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.78, 13,921.47 and 7,205.94 is: 10,775.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.78 : 13,921.47 = 7,205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.78/13,921.47 = 7,205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.78x = 13,921.47 × 7,205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.78x = 100,317,277.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,317,277.53/9,309.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,775.47

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