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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.44, 13,756.40 and 2,929.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.44, 13,756.40 and 2,929.92 is: 4,395.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.44 : 13,756.40 = 2,929.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.44/13,756.40 = 2,929.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.44x = 13,756.40 × 2,929.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.44x = 40,305,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,305,151.49/9,169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.60

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