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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.14, 13,735.54 and 2,582.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.14, 13,735.54 and 2,582.76 is: 3,873.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.14 : 13,735.54 = 2,582.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.14/13,735.54 = 2,582.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.14x = 13,735.54 × 2,582.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.14x = 35,475,603.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,475,603.29/9,158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.67

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