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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,137.64, 13,706.30 and 2,981.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,137.64, 13,706.30 and 2,981.64 is: 4,472.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,137.64 : 13,706.30 = 2,981.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,137.64/13,706.30 = 2,981.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,137.64x = 13,706.30 × 2,981.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,137.64x = 40,867,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,867,252.33/9,137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.41

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