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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.15, 13,739.18 and 4,998.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.15, 13,739.18 and 4,998.48 is: 7,491.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.15 : 13,739.18 = 4,998.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.15/13,739.18 = 4,998.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.15x = 13,739.18 × 4,998.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.15x = 68,674,991.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,674,991.45/9,167.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.43

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