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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.56, 13,743.68 and 3,902.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.56, 13,743.68 and 3,902.92 is: 5,849.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.56 : 13,743.68 = 3,902.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.56/13,743.68 = 3,902.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.56x = 13,743.68 × 3,902.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.56x = 53,640,483.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,640,483.55/9,169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.84

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