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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.45, 13,761.36 and 2,934.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.45, 13,761.36 and 2,934.36 is: 4,401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.45 : 13,761.36 = 2,934.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.45/13,761.36 = 2,934.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.45x = 13,761.36 × 2,934.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.45x = 40,380,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,380,784.33/9,174.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.44

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