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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.39, 13,747.00 and 4,671.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.39, 13,747.00 and 4,671.81 is: 7,002.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.39 : 13,747.00 = 4,671.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.39/13,747.00 = 4,671.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.39x = 13,747.00 × 4,671.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.39x = 64,223,359.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,223,359.86/9,171.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.58

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