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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.63, 13,765.01 and 2,251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.63, 13,765.01 and 2,251.13 is: 3,376.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.63 : 13,765.01 = 2,251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.63/13,765.01 = 2,251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.63x = 13,765.01 × 2,251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.63x = 30,986,746.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,986,746.88/9,176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.70

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