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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.87, 13,740.89 and 6,566.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.87, 13,740.89 and 6,566.07 is: 9,840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.87 : 13,740.89 = 6,566.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.87/13,740.89 = 6,566.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.87x = 13,740.89 × 6,566.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.87x = 90,223,612.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,223,612.77/9,168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,840.21

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