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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.06, 13,759.80 and 2,934.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.06, 13,759.80 and 2,934.82 is: 4,401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.06 : 13,759.80 = 2,934.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.06/13,759.80 = 2,934.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.06x = 13,759.80 × 2,934.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.06x = 40,382,536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,382,536.24/9,175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.34

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