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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.27, 13,750.77 and 2,927.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.27, 13,750.77 and 2,927.25 is: 4,390.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.27 : 13,750.77 = 2,927.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.27/13,750.77 = 2,927.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.27x = 13,750.77 × 2,927.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.27x = 40,251,878.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,251,878.94/9,167.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.82

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