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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.64, 13,747.92 and 2,593.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.64, 13,747.92 and 2,593.44 is: 3,889.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.64 : 13,747.92 = 2,593.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.64/13,747.92 = 2,593.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.64x = 13,747.92 × 2,593.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.64x = 35,654,405.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,654,405.64/9,166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.58

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