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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.82, 13,747.05 and 2,924.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.82, 13,747.05 and 2,924.78 is: 4,387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.82 : 13,747.05 = 2,924.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.82/13,747.05 = 2,924.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.82x = 13,747.05 × 2,924.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.82x = 40,207,069.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,207,069.84/9,164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.11

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