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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.98, 13,875.42 and 7,165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.98, 13,875.42 and 7,165.46 is: 10,731.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.98 : 13,875.42 = 7,165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.98/13,875.42 = 7,165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.98x = 13,875.42 × 7,165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.98x = 99,423,766.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,423,766.99/9,264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,731.14

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