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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,196.71, 13,795.88 and 2,622.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,196.71, 13,795.88 and 2,622.75 is: 3,934.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,196.71 : 13,795.88 = 2,622.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,196.71/13,795.88 = 2,622.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,196.71x = 13,795.88 × 2,622.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,196.71x = 36,183,131.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,183,131.16/9,196.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.36

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