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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,004.73, 13,508.63 and 3,381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,004.73, 13,508.63 and 3,381.90 is: 5,073.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004.73 : 13,508.63 = 3,381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004.73/13,508.63 = 3,381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004.73x = 13,508.63 × 3,381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004.73x = 45,684,818.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,684,818.89/9,004.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.43

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