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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.80, 13,754.40 and 6,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.80, 13,754.40 and 6,865.60 is: 10,290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.80 : 13,754.40 = 6,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.80/13,754.40 = 6,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.80x = 13,754.40 × 6,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.80x = 94,432,208.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,432,208.64/9,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,290.32

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