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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.92, 13,520.52 and 3,169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.92, 13,520.52 and 3,169.13 is: 4,751.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.92 : 13,520.52 = 3,169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.92/13,520.52 = 3,169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.92x = 13,520.52 × 3,169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.92x = 42,848,217.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,848,217.95/9,016.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.98

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