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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.61, 13,746.27 and 2,924.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.61, 13,746.27 and 2,924.37 is: 4,386.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.61 : 13,746.27 = 2,924.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.61/13,746.27 = 2,924.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.61x = 13,746.27 × 2,924.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.61x = 40,199,179.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,199,179.60/9,164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.35

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