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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,155.67, 13,724.27 and 3,606.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,155.67, 13,724.27 and 3,606.86 is: 5,406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,155.67 : 13,724.27 = 3,606.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,155.67/13,724.27 = 3,606.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,155.67x = 13,724.27 × 3,606.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,155.67x = 49,501,550.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,501,550.29/9,155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.66

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