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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.33, 13,719.95 and 2,906.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.33, 13,719.95 and 2,906.82 is: 4,360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.33 : 13,719.95 = 2,906.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.33/13,719.95 = 2,906.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.33x = 13,719.95 × 2,906.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.33x = 39,881,410.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,881,410.52/9,146.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.38

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