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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.62, 13,517.88 and 3,463.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.62, 13,517.88 and 3,463.02 is: 5,194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.62 : 13,517.88 = 3,463.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.62/13,517.88 = 3,463.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.62x = 13,517.88 × 3,463.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.62x = 46,812,688.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,812,688.80/9,011.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.70

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