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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.93, 13,520.28 and 3,747.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.93, 13,520.28 and 3,747.36 is: 5,619.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.93 : 13,520.28 = 3,747.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.93/13,520.28 = 3,747.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.93x = 13,520.28 × 3,747.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.93x = 50,665,356.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,665,356.46/9,015.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,619.54

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