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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.97, 13,996.81 and 4,132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.97, 13,996.81 and 4,132.63 is: 6,201.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.97 : 13,996.81 = 4,132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.97/13,996.81 = 4,132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.97x = 13,996.81 × 4,132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.97x = 57,843,566.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,843,566.93/9,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,201.09

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