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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,165.88, 13,736.41 and 4,162.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,165.88, 13,736.41 and 4,162.02 is: 6,237.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,165.88 : 13,736.41 = 4,162.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,165.88/13,736.41 = 4,162.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,165.88x = 13,736.41 × 4,162.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,165.88x = 57,171,220.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,171,220.89/9,165.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,237.39

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