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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.98, 13,736.97 and 3,313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.98, 13,736.97 and 3,313.22 is: 4,969.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.98 : 13,736.97 = 3,313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.98/13,736.97 = 3,313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.98x = 13,736.97 × 3,313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.98x = 45,513,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,513,603.74/9,157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,969.83

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