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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312.53, 13,974.95 and 4,383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312.53, 13,974.95 and 4,383.58 is: 6,578.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312.53 : 13,974.95 = 4,383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312.53/13,974.95 = 4,383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312.53x = 13,974.95 × 4,383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312.53x = 61,260,311.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,260,311.32/9,312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,578.27

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