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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.07, 13,797.89 and 2,623.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.07, 13,797.89 and 2,623.31 is: 3,935.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.07 : 13,797.89 = 2,623.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.07/13,797.89 = 2,623.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.07x = 13,797.89 × 2,623.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.07x = 36,196,142.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,196,142.82/9,197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.62

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