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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.62, 13,975.44 and 3,076.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.62, 13,975.44 and 3,076.71 is: 4,615.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.62 : 13,975.44 = 3,076.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.62/13,975.44 = 3,076.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.62x = 13,975.44 × 3,076.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.62x = 42,998,376.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,998,376.00/9,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.23

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