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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.96, 13,691.76 and 3,581.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.96, 13,691.76 and 3,581.84 is: 5,370.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.96 : 13,691.76 = 3,581.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.96/13,691.76 = 3,581.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.96x = 13,691.76 × 3,581.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.96x = 49,041,693.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,041,693.64/9,131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,370.34

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