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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.76, 13,739.54 and 4,229.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.76, 13,739.54 and 4,229.97 is: 6,344.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.76 : 13,739.54 = 4,229.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.76/13,739.54 = 4,229.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.76x = 13,739.54 × 4,229.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.76x = 58,117,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,117,820.86/9,160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,344.22

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