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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.91, 13,763.33 and 3,328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.91, 13,763.33 and 3,328.98 is: 4,995.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.91 : 13,763.33 = 3,328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.91/13,763.33 = 3,328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.91x = 13,763.33 × 3,328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.91x = 45,817,850.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,817,850.30/9,171.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.45

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