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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.98, 13,746.10 and 2,924.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.98, 13,746.10 and 2,924.36 is: 4,387.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.98 : 13,746.10 = 2,924.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.98/13,746.10 = 2,924.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.98x = 13,746.10 × 2,924.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.98x = 40,198,545.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,198,545.00/9,162.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.06

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