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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.74, 13,750.24 and 3,899.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.74, 13,750.24 and 3,899.54 is: 5,850.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.74 : 13,750.24 = 3,899.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.74/13,750.24 = 3,899.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.74x = 13,750.24 × 3,899.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.74x = 53,619,610.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,619,610.89/9,164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,850.64

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