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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.32, 13,512.48 and 3,165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.32, 13,512.48 and 3,165.44 is: 4,748.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.32 : 13,512.48 = 3,165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.32/13,512.48 = 3,165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.32x = 13,512.48 × 3,165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.32x = 42,772,944.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,772,944.69/9,008.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.16

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