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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.70, 13,748.76 and 4,231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.70, 13,748.76 and 4,231.08 is: 6,347.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.70 : 13,748.76 = 4,231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.70/13,748.76 = 4,231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.70x = 13,748.76 × 4,231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.70x = 58,172,103.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,172,103.46/9,164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,347.41

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