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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.64, 13,745.82 and 2,922.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.64, 13,745.82 and 2,922.52 is: 4,384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.64 : 13,745.82 = 2,922.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.64/13,745.82 = 2,922.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.64x = 13,745.82 × 2,922.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.64x = 40,172,433.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,172,433.87/9,162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.37

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