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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,311.76, 13,961.88 and 4,382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,311.76, 13,961.88 and 4,382.64 is: 6,571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,311.76 : 13,961.88 = 4,382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,311.76/13,961.88 = 4,382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,311.76x = 13,961.88 × 4,382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,311.76x = 61,189,893.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,189,893.76/9,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.25

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