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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.81, 13,976.19 and 4,637.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.81, 13,976.19 and 4,637.98 is: 6,957.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.81 : 13,976.19 = 4,637.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.81/13,976.19 = 4,637.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.81x = 13,976.19 × 4,637.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.81x = 64,821,289.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,821,289.70/9,316.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.46

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