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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.22, 13,974.12 and 4,383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.22, 13,974.12 and 4,383.12 is: 6,574.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.22 : 13,974.12 = 4,383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.22/13,974.12 = 4,383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.22x = 13,974.12 × 4,383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.22x = 61,250,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,250,244.85/9,316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,574.58

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