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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.22, 13,742.19 and 3,895.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.22, 13,742.19 and 3,895.22 is: 5,843.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.22 : 13,742.19 = 3,895.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.22/13,742.19 = 3,895.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.22x = 13,742.19 × 3,895.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.22x = 53,528,887.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,528,887.69/9,160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,843.62

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