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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.95, 13,750.76 and 2,927.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.95, 13,750.76 and 2,927.85 is: 4,391.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.95 : 13,750.76 = 2,927.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.95/13,750.76 = 2,927.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.95x = 13,750.76 × 2,927.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.95x = 40,260,118.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,260,118.42/9,166.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.88

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