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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.41, 13,764.08 and 3,329.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.41, 13,764.08 and 3,329.47 is: 4,996.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.41 : 13,764.08 = 3,329.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.41/13,764.08 = 3,329.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.41x = 13,764.08 × 3,329.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.41x = 45,827,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,827,091.44/9,172.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.19

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