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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.80, 13,964.70 and 4,119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.80, 13,964.70 and 4,119.40 is: 6,173.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.80 : 13,964.70 = 4,119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.80/13,964.70 = 4,119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.80x = 13,964.70 × 4,119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.80x = 57,526,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,526,185.18/9,317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,173.79

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