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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.06, 13,758.30 and 2,933.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.06, 13,758.30 and 2,933.82 is: 4,399.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.06 : 13,758.30 = 2,933.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.06/13,758.30 = 2,933.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.06x = 13,758.30 × 2,933.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.06x = 40,364,375.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,364,375.71/9,174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.84

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