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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,178.92, 13,769.19 and 3,333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,178.92, 13,769.19 and 3,333.96 is: 5,001.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,178.92 : 13,769.19 = 3,333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,178.92/13,769.19 = 3,333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,178.92x = 13,769.19 × 3,333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,178.92x = 45,905,928.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,905,928.69/9,178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.23

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