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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.17, 13,562.07 and 2,800.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.17, 13,562.07 and 2,800.62 is: 4,201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.17 : 13,562.07 = 2,800.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.17/13,562.07 = 2,800.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.17x = 13,562.07 × 2,800.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.17x = 37,982,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,982,204.48/9,041.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.03

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