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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.76, 13,977.18 and 2,744.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.76, 13,977.18 and 2,744.16 is: 4,116.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.76 : 13,977.18 = 2,744.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.76/13,977.18 = 2,744.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.76x = 13,977.18 × 2,744.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.76x = 38,355,618.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,355,618.27/9,317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.40

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