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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.40, 13,750.98 and 2,927.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.40, 13,750.98 and 2,927.33 is: 4,390.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.40 : 13,750.98 = 2,927.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.40/13,750.98 = 2,927.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.40x = 13,750.98 × 2,927.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.40x = 40,253,683.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,253,683.26/9,167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.96

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