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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,190.60, 13,779.42 and 3,997.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,190.60, 13,779.42 and 3,997.96 is: 5,994.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,190.60 : 13,779.42 = 3,997.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,190.60/13,779.42 = 3,997.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,190.60x = 13,779.42 × 3,997.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,190.60x = 55,089,569.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,089,569.98/9,190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.12

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