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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.76, 13,518.32 and 2,437.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.76, 13,518.32 and 2,437.85 is: 3,656.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.76 : 13,518.32 = 2,437.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.76/13,518.32 = 2,437.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.76x = 13,518.32 × 2,437.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.76x = 32,955,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,955,676.30/9,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.96

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