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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.94, 13,688.67 and 2,551.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.94, 13,688.67 and 2,551.98 is: 3,827.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.94 : 13,688.67 = 2,551.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.94/13,688.67 = 2,551.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.94x = 13,688.67 × 2,551.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.94x = 34,933,212.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,933,212.07/9,125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.90

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