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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.64, 13,760.64 and 3,976.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.64, 13,760.64 and 3,976.56 is: 5,966.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.64 : 13,760.64 = 3,976.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.64/13,760.64 = 3,976.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.64x = 13,760.64 × 3,976.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.64x = 54,720,010.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,720,010.60/9,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,966.87

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