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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.85, 13,553.78 and 5,935.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.85, 13,553.78 and 5,935.45 is: 8,903.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.85 : 13,553.78 = 5,935.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.85/13,553.78 = 5,935.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.85x = 13,553.78 × 5,935.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.85x = 80,447,753.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,447,753.82/9,035.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,903.18

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