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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.97, 13,826.70 and 3,670.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.97, 13,826.70 and 3,670.90 is: 5,506.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.97 : 13,826.70 = 3,670.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.97/13,826.70 = 3,670.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.97x = 13,826.70 × 3,670.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.97x = 50,756,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,756,398.46/9,216.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.84

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