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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.53, 13,986.71 and 4,391.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.53, 13,986.71 and 4,391.47 is: 6,587.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.53 : 13,986.71 = 4,391.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.53/13,986.71 = 4,391.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.53x = 13,986.71 × 4,391.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.53x = 61,422,195.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,422,195.41/9,324.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,587.16

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