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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,196.95, 13,795.43 and 2,271.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,196.95, 13,795.43 and 2,271.45 is: 3,407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,196.95 : 13,795.43 = 2,271.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,196.95/13,795.43 = 2,271.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,196.95x = 13,795.43 × 2,271.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,196.95x = 31,335,629.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,335,629.47/9,196.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.18

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