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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186.02, 13,772.44 and 3,848.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186.02, 13,772.44 and 3,848.99 is: 5,770.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186.02 : 13,772.44 = 3,848.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186.02/13,772.44 = 3,848.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186.02x = 13,772.44 × 3,848.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186.02x = 53,009,964.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,009,964.59/9,186.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,770.72

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