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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.88, 13,748.94 and 2,925.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.88, 13,748.94 and 2,925.72 is: 4,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.88 : 13,748.94 = 2,925.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.88/13,748.94 = 2,925.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.88x = 13,748.94 × 2,925.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.88x = 40,225,548.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,225,548.74/9,164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.10

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