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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.77, 13,750.52 and 2,928.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.77, 13,750.52 and 2,928.44 is: 4,392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.77 : 13,750.52 = 2,928.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.77/13,750.52 = 2,928.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.77x = 13,750.52 × 2,928.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.77x = 40,267,592.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,267,592.52/9,167.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.30

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