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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.54, 13,773.22 and 2,939.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.54, 13,773.22 and 2,939.98 is: 4,410.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.54 : 13,773.22 = 2,939.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.54/13,773.22 = 2,939.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.54x = 13,773.22 × 2,939.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.54x = 40,492,991.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,492,991.34/9,181.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.26

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