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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.16, 13,651.92 and 2,946.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.16, 13,651.92 and 2,946.72 is: 4,418.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.16 : 13,651.92 = 2,946.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.16/13,651.92 = 2,946.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.16x = 13,651.92 × 2,946.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.16x = 40,228,385.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,228,385.70/9,104.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,418.68

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