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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.98, 13,764.93 and 3,020.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.98, 13,764.93 and 3,020.46 is: 4,531.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.98 : 13,764.93 = 3,020.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.98/13,764.93 = 3,020.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.98x = 13,764.93 × 3,020.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.98x = 41,576,420.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,576,420.47/9,175.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.01

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