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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,004.82, 13,507.22 and 2,848.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,004.82, 13,507.22 and 2,848.82 is: 4,273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004.82 : 13,507.22 = 2,848.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004.82/13,507.22 = 2,848.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004.82x = 13,507.22 × 2,848.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004.82x = 38,479,638.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,479,638.48/9,004.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.23

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