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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,004.41, 13,504.46 and 2,848.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,004.41, 13,504.46 and 2,848.41 is: 4,271.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004.41 : 13,504.46 = 2,848.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004.41/13,504.46 = 2,848.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004.41x = 13,504.46 × 2,848.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004.41x = 38,466,224.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,466,224.67/9,004.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.93

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