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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.87, 13,984.97 and 4,394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.87, 13,984.97 and 4,394.75 is: 6,588.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.87 : 13,984.97 = 4,394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.87/13,984.97 = 4,394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.87x = 13,984.97 × 4,394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.87x = 61,460,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,460,355.01/9,327.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,588.89

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