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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.61, 13,774.03 and 2,608.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.61, 13,774.03 and 2,608.79 is: 3,913.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.61 : 13,774.03 = 2,608.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.61/13,774.03 = 2,608.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.61x = 13,774.03 × 2,608.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.61x = 35,933,476.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,933,476.33/9,182.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.21

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