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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.22, 13,736.73 and 4,237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.22, 13,736.73 and 4,237.08 is: 6,351.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.22 : 13,736.73 = 4,237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.22/13,736.73 = 4,237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.22x = 13,736.73 × 4,237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.22x = 58,203,623.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,203,623.95/9,164.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,351.18

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