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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.19, 13,735.82 and 2,583.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.19, 13,735.82 and 2,583.44 is: 3,875.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.19 : 13,735.82 = 2,583.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.19/13,735.82 = 2,583.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.19x = 13,735.82 × 2,583.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.19x = 35,485,604.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,485,604.60/9,157.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.16

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