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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,196.37, 13,795.04 and 2,955.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,196.37, 13,795.04 and 2,955.90 is: 4,434.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,196.37 : 13,795.04 = 2,955.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,196.37/13,795.04 = 2,955.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,196.37x = 13,795.04 × 2,955.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,196.37x = 40,776,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,776,758.74/9,196.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.01

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