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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.28, 13,753.92 and 3,973.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.28, 13,753.92 and 3,973.94 is: 5,960.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.28 : 13,753.92 = 3,973.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.28/13,753.92 = 3,973.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.28x = 13,753.92 × 3,973.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.28x = 54,657,252.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,657,252.84/9,169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,960.91

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