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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.41, 13,748.64 and 3,321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.41, 13,748.64 and 3,321.48 is: 4,982.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.41 : 13,748.64 = 3,321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.41/13,748.64 = 3,321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.41x = 13,748.64 × 3,321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.41x = 45,665,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,665,832.79/9,164.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.95

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