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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.34, 13,750.89 and 2,927.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.34, 13,750.89 and 2,927.27 is: 4,390.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.34 : 13,750.89 = 2,927.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.34/13,750.89 = 2,927.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.34x = 13,750.89 × 2,927.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.34x = 40,252,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,252,613.12/9,167.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.87

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