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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.70, 13,783.35 and 3,922.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.70, 13,783.35 and 3,922.70 is: 5,884.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.70 : 13,783.35 = 3,922.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.70/13,783.35 = 3,922.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.70x = 13,783.35 × 3,922.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.70x = 54,067,947.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,067,947.05/9,187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,884.82

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