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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.24, 13,720.80 and 3,954.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.24, 13,720.80 and 3,954.24 is: 5,929.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.24 : 13,720.80 = 3,954.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.24/13,720.80 = 3,954.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.24x = 13,720.80 × 3,954.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.24x = 54,255,336.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,255,336.19/9,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.39

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