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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.61, 13,571.18 and 4,364.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.61, 13,571.18 and 4,364.91 is: 6,551.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.61 : 13,571.18 = 4,364.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.61/13,571.18 = 4,364.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.61x = 13,571.18 × 4,364.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.61x = 59,236,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,236,979.29/9,041.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,551.60

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