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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.78, 13,770.39 and 2,941.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.78, 13,770.39 and 2,941.18 is: 4,409.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.78 : 13,770.39 = 2,941.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.78/13,770.39 = 2,941.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.78x = 13,770.39 × 2,941.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.78x = 40,501,230.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,501,230.09/9,184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,409.60

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