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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.28, 13,774.44 and 2,940.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.28, 13,774.44 and 2,940.82 is: 4,411.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.28 : 13,774.44 = 2,940.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.28/13,774.44 = 2,940.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.28x = 13,774.44 × 2,940.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.28x = 40,508,148.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,508,148.64/9,182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.56

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