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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.96, 13,967.16 and 2,736.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.96, 13,967.16 and 2,736.36 is: 4,105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.96 : 13,967.16 = 2,736.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.96/13,967.16 = 2,736.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.96x = 13,967.16 × 2,736.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.96x = 38,219,177.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,219,177.94/9,309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.19

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