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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.63, 13,765.62 and 2,603.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.63, 13,765.62 and 2,603.34 is: 3,905.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.63 : 13,765.62 = 2,603.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.63/13,765.62 = 2,603.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.63x = 13,765.62 × 2,603.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.63x = 35,836,589.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,836,589.17/9,176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.20

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