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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.44, 13,970.52 and 2,739.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.44, 13,970.52 and 2,739.48 is: 4,109.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.44 : 13,970.52 = 2,739.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.44/13,970.52 = 2,739.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.44x = 13,970.52 × 2,739.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.44x = 38,271,960.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,271,960.13/9,313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.33

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