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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.04, 13,761.60 and 8,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.04, 13,761.60 and 8,015.20 is: 12,044.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.04 : 13,761.60 = 8,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.04/13,761.60 = 8,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.04x = 13,761.60 × 8,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.04x = 110,301,976.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,301,976.32/9,158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,044.28

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