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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,161.01, 13,731.95 and 4,233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,161.01, 13,731.95 and 4,233.89 is: 6,346.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,161.01 : 13,731.95 = 4,233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,161.01/13,731.95 = 4,233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,161.01x = 13,731.95 × 4,233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,161.01x = 58,139,475.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,139,475.96/9,161.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,346.40

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