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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.76, 13,987.26 and 3,703.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.76, 13,987.26 and 3,703.81 is: 5,555.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.76 : 13,987.26 = 3,703.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.76/13,987.26 = 3,703.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.76x = 13,987.26 × 3,703.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.76x = 51,806,153.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,806,153.46/9,324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.76

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