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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.88, 13,774.32 and 2,609.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.88, 13,774.32 and 2,609.64 is: 3,914.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.88 : 13,774.32 = 2,609.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.88/13,774.32 = 2,609.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.88x = 13,774.32 × 2,609.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.88x = 35,946,016.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,946,016.44/9,182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.46

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