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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.01, 13,761.78 and 2,934.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.01, 13,761.78 and 2,934.92 is: 4,402.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.01 : 13,761.78 = 2,934.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.01/13,761.78 = 2,934.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.01x = 13,761.78 × 2,934.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.01x = 40,389,685.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,389,685.86/9,174.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.62

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