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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.88, 13,756.24 and 3,975.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.88, 13,756.24 and 3,975.52 is: 5,963.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.88 : 13,756.24 = 3,975.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.88/13,756.24 = 3,975.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.88x = 13,756.24 × 3,975.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.88x = 54,688,207.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,688,207.24/9,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,963.25

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