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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,165.91, 13,751.16 and 5,004.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,165.91, 13,751.16 and 5,004.81 is: 7,508.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,165.91 : 13,751.16 = 5,004.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,165.91/13,751.16 = 5,004.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,165.91x = 13,751.16 × 5,004.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,165.91x = 68,821,874.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,821,874.32/9,165.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.46

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