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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.73, 13,764.41 and 2,600.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.73, 13,764.41 and 2,600.97 is: 3,902.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.73 : 13,764.41 = 2,600.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.73/13,764.41 = 2,600.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.73x = 13,764.41 × 2,600.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.73x = 35,800,817.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,800,817.48/9,174.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.11

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