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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.42, 13,796.06 and 2,623.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.42, 13,796.06 and 2,623.59 is: 3,935.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.42 : 13,796.06 = 2,623.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.42/13,796.06 = 2,623.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.42x = 13,796.06 × 2,623.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.42x = 36,195,191.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,195,191.94/9,197.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.37

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