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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.56, 13,749.60 and 2,592.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.56, 13,749.60 and 2,592.16 is: 3,887.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.56 : 13,749.60 = 2,592.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.56/13,749.60 = 2,592.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.56x = 13,749.60 × 2,592.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.56x = 35,641,163.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,641,163.14/9,167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.75

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