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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.69, 13,973.91 and 4,640.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.69, 13,973.91 and 4,640.28 is: 6,953.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.69 : 13,973.91 = 4,640.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.69/13,973.91 = 4,640.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.69x = 13,973.91 × 4,640.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.69x = 64,842,855.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,842,855.09/9,324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,953.89

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