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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.21, 13,751.90 and 3,625.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.21, 13,751.90 and 3,625.31 is: 5,434.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.21 : 13,751.90 = 3,625.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.21/13,751.90 = 3,625.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.21x = 13,751.90 × 3,625.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.21x = 49,854,900.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,854,900.59/9,174.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,434.24

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