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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,196.51, 13,795.02 and 2,957.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,196.51, 13,795.02 and 2,957.15 is: 4,435.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,196.51 : 13,795.02 = 2,957.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,196.51/13,795.02 = 2,957.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,196.51x = 13,795.02 × 2,957.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,196.51x = 40,793,909.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,793,909.98/9,196.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.81

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