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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.98, 13,781.40 and 2,945.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.98, 13,781.40 and 2,945.52 is: 4,419.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.98 : 13,781.40 = 2,945.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.98/13,781.40 = 2,945.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.98x = 13,781.40 × 2,945.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.98x = 40,593,389.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,593,389.33/9,184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.54

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