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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.94, 13,977.87 and 3,473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.94, 13,977.87 and 3,473.22 is: 5,210.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.94 : 13,977.87 = 3,473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.94/13,977.87 = 3,473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.94x = 13,977.87 × 3,473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.94x = 48,548,217.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,548,217.64/9,317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.19

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