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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,209.61, 13,815.63 and 2,967.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,209.61, 13,815.63 and 2,967.57 is: 4,451.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,209.61 : 13,815.63 = 2,967.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,209.61/13,815.63 = 2,967.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,209.61x = 13,815.63 × 2,967.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,209.61x = 40,998,849.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,998,849.12/9,209.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.75

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