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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.97, 13,752.26 and 3,904.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.97, 13,752.26 and 3,904.92 is: 5,856.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.97 : 13,752.26 = 3,904.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.97/13,752.26 = 3,904.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.97x = 13,752.26 × 3,904.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.97x = 53,701,455.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,701,455.59/9,169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.23

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