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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.04, 13,992.84 and 9,178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.04, 13,992.84 and 9,178.62 is: 13,771.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.04 : 13,992.84 = 9,178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.04/13,992.84 = 9,178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.04x = 13,992.84 × 9,178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.04x = 128,434,961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,434,961.08/9,326.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,771.65

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