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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.87, 13,750.19 and 2,926.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.87, 13,750.19 and 2,926.80 is: 4,390.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.87 : 13,750.19 = 2,926.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.87/13,750.19 = 2,926.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.87x = 13,750.19 × 2,926.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.87x = 40,244,093.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,244,093.79/9,166.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.17

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