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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,153.14, 13,729.71 and 2,227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,153.14, 13,729.71 and 2,227.64 is: 3,341.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,153.14 : 13,729.71 = 2,227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,153.14/13,729.71 = 2,227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,153.14x = 13,729.71 × 2,227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,153.14x = 30,584,868.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,584,868.12/9,153.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.46

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