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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.01, 13,736.32 and 4,995.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.01, 13,736.32 and 4,995.23 is: 7,493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.01 : 13,736.32 = 4,995.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.01/13,736.32 = 4,995.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.01x = 13,736.32 × 4,995.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.01x = 68,615,996.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,615,996.58/9,157.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.28

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