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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.63, 13,569.80 and 4,660.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.63, 13,569.80 and 4,660.34 is: 6,994.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.63 : 13,569.80 = 4,660.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.63/13,569.80 = 4,660.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.63x = 13,569.80 × 4,660.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.63x = 63,239,790.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,239,790.58/9,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.29

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