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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.96, 13,773.12 and 2,609.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.96, 13,773.12 and 2,609.76 is: 3,914.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.96 : 13,773.12 = 2,609.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.96/13,773.12 = 2,609.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.96x = 13,773.12 × 2,609.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.96x = 35,944,537.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,944,537.65/9,182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.26

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