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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.41, 13,505.12 and 2,429.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.41, 13,505.12 and 2,429.59 is: 3,644.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.41 : 13,505.12 = 2,429.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.41/13,505.12 = 2,429.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.41x = 13,505.12 × 2,429.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.41x = 32,811,867.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,811,867.70/9,003.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.38

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