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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.67, 13,777.95 and 3,338.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.67, 13,777.95 and 3,338.74 is: 5,010.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.67 : 13,777.95 = 3,338.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.67/13,777.95 = 3,338.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.67x = 13,777.95 × 3,338.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.67x = 46,000,923.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,000,923.89/9,181.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.08

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