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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.22, 13,755.86 and 2,595.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.22, 13,755.86 and 2,595.86 is: 3,893.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.22 : 13,755.86 = 2,595.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.22/13,755.86 = 2,595.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.22x = 13,755.86 × 2,595.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.22x = 35,708,204.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,708,204.98/9,170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.93

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