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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.38, 13,797.33 and 2,955.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.38, 13,797.33 and 2,955.91 is: 4,434.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.38 : 13,797.33 = 2,955.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.38/13,797.33 = 2,955.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.38x = 13,797.33 × 2,955.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.38x = 40,783,665.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,783,665.72/9,197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.27

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