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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.62, 13,787.66 and 3,346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.62, 13,787.66 and 3,346.82 is: 5,021.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.62 : 13,787.66 = 3,346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.62/13,787.66 = 3,346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.62x = 13,787.66 × 3,346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.62x = 46,144,816.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,144,816.24/9,189.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.41

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