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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.99, 13,768.89 and 3,915.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.99, 13,768.89 and 3,915.05 is: 5,870.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.99 : 13,768.89 = 3,915.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.99/13,768.89 = 3,915.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.99x = 13,768.89 × 3,915.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.99x = 53,905,892.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,905,892.79/9,182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.19

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