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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.55, 13,768.65 and 4,246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.55, 13,768.65 and 4,246.08 is: 6,366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.55 : 13,768.65 = 4,246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.55/13,768.65 = 4,246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.55x = 13,768.65 × 4,246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.55x = 58,462,816.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,462,816.66/9,182.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,366.73

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