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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.55, 13,788.63 and 3,647.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.55, 13,788.63 and 3,647.43 is: 5,468.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.55 : 13,788.63 = 3,647.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.55/13,788.63 = 3,647.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.55x = 13,788.63 × 3,647.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.55x = 50,293,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,293,062.72/9,197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,468.09

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