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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,188.87, 13,786.55 and 3,346.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,188.87, 13,786.55 and 3,346.07 is: 5,020.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,188.87 : 13,786.55 = 3,346.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,188.87/13,786.55 = 3,346.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,188.87x = 13,786.55 × 3,346.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,188.87x = 46,130,675.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,130,675.70/9,188.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.28

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