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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.88, 13,826.87 and 3,667.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.88, 13,826.87 and 3,667.73 is: 5,502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.88 : 13,826.87 = 3,667.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.88/13,826.87 = 3,667.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.88x = 13,826.87 × 3,667.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.88x = 50,713,152.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,713,152.19/9,215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.80

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