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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.52, 13,739.49 and 3,966.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.52, 13,739.49 and 3,966.75 is: 5,946.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.52 : 13,739.49 = 3,966.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.52/13,739.49 = 3,966.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.52x = 13,739.49 × 3,966.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.52x = 54,501,121.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,501,121.96/9,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.97

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