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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.25, 13,750.71 and 2,927.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.25, 13,750.71 and 2,927.22 is: 4,390.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.25 : 13,750.71 = 2,927.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.25/13,750.71 = 2,927.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.25x = 13,750.71 × 2,927.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.25x = 40,251,353.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,251,353.33/9,167.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.78

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