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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.48, 13,745.34 and 2,923.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.48, 13,745.34 and 2,923.86 is: 4,386.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.48 : 13,745.34 = 2,923.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.48/13,745.34 = 2,923.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.48x = 13,745.34 × 2,923.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.48x = 40,189,449.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,189,449.81/9,162.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.31

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