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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.27, 13,759.15 and 2,933.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.27, 13,759.15 and 2,933.67 is: 4,398.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.27 : 13,759.15 = 2,933.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.27/13,759.15 = 2,933.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.27x = 13,759.15 × 2,933.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.27x = 40,364,805.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,364,805.58/9,177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.35

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