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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,122.16, 13,697.56 and 5,440.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,122.16, 13,697.56 and 5,440.81 is: 8,169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,122.16 : 13,697.56 = 5,440.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,122.16/13,697.56 = 5,440.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,122.16x = 13,697.56 × 5,440.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,122.16x = 74,525,739.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,525,739.33/9,122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,169.75

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