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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.88, 13,741.74 and 6,001.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.88, 13,741.74 and 6,001.48 is: 8,995.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.88 : 13,741.74 = 6,001.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.88/13,741.74 = 6,001.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.88x = 13,741.74 × 6,001.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.88x = 82,470,777.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,470,777.78/9,167.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.62

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