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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,311.76, 13,967.78 and 2,738.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,311.76, 13,967.78 and 2,738.07 is: 4,107.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,311.76 : 13,967.78 = 2,738.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,311.76/13,967.78 = 2,738.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,311.76x = 13,967.78 × 2,738.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,311.76x = 38,244,745.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,244,745.69/9,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.14

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