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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.91, 13,691.84 and 3,577.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.91, 13,691.84 and 3,577.24 is: 5,366.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.91 : 13,691.84 = 3,577.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.91/13,691.84 = 3,577.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.91x = 13,691.84 × 3,577.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.91x = 48,978,997.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,978,997.72/9,126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,366.44

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