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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.91, 13,750.83 and 2,927.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.91, 13,750.83 and 2,927.07 is: 4,390.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.91 : 13,750.83 = 2,927.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.91/13,750.83 = 2,927.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.91x = 13,750.83 × 2,927.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.91x = 40,249,641.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,249,641.97/9,166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.76

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