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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,315.80, 13,961.82 and 4,374.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,315.80, 13,961.82 and 4,374.53 is: 6,556.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,315.80 : 13,961.82 = 4,374.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,315.80/13,961.82 = 4,374.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,315.80x = 13,961.82 × 4,374.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,315.80x = 61,076,400.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,076,400.44/9,315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,556.22

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