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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.97, 13,973.28 and 3,074.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.97, 13,973.28 and 3,074.33 is: 4,612.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.97 : 13,973.28 = 3,074.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.97/13,973.28 = 3,074.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.97x = 13,973.28 × 3,074.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.97x = 42,958,458.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,958,458.53/9,313.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.26

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