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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.52, 13,743.99 and 3,969.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.52, 13,743.99 and 3,969.75 is: 5,951.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.52 : 13,743.99 = 3,969.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.52/13,743.99 = 3,969.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.52x = 13,743.99 × 3,969.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.52x = 54,560,204.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,560,204.30/9,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,951.47

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