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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.41, 13,749.49 and 2,240.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.41, 13,749.49 and 2,240.97 is: 3,361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.41 : 13,749.49 = 2,240.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.41/13,749.49 = 2,240.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.41x = 13,749.49 × 2,240.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.41x = 30,812,114.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,812,114.65/9,166.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.42

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