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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.75, 13,808.32 and 2,966.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.75, 13,808.32 and 2,966.12 is: 4,449.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.75 : 13,808.32 = 2,966.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.75/13,808.32 = 2,966.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.75x = 13,808.32 × 2,966.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.75x = 40,957,134.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,957,134.12/9,205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.08

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