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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.40, 13,976.88 and 3,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.40, 13,976.88 and 3,076.80 is: 4,615.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.40 : 13,976.88 = 3,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.40/13,976.88 = 3,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.40x = 13,976.88 × 3,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.40x = 43,004,064.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,004,064.38/9,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.95

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