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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,183.21, 13,775.49 and 2,609.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,183.21, 13,775.49 and 2,609.88 is: 3,915.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,183.21 : 13,775.49 = 2,609.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,183.21/13,775.49 = 2,609.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,183.21x = 13,775.49 × 2,609.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,183.21x = 35,952,375.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,952,375.84/9,183.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.01

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