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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.16, 13,748.70 and 2,591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.16, 13,748.70 and 2,591.84 is: 3,887.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.16 : 13,748.70 = 2,591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.16/13,748.70 = 2,591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.16x = 13,748.70 × 2,591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.16x = 35,634,430.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,634,430.61/9,167.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.18

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