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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.56, 13,764.86 and 2,251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.56, 13,764.86 and 2,251.04 is: 3,376.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.56 : 13,764.86 = 2,251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.56/13,764.86 = 2,251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.56x = 13,764.86 × 2,251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.56x = 30,985,250.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,985,250.45/9,176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.56

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