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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.32, 13,743.16 and 5,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.32, 13,743.16 and 5,004.08 is: 7,499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.32 : 13,743.16 = 5,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.32/13,743.16 = 5,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.32x = 13,743.16 × 5,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.32x = 68,771,872.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,771,872.09/9,170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,499.40

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