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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.96, 13,753.83 and 3,547.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.96, 13,753.83 and 3,547.33 is: 5,319.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.96 : 13,753.83 = 3,547.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.96/13,753.83 = 3,547.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.96x = 13,753.83 × 3,547.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.96x = 48,789,352.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,789,352.69/9,170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,319.99

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