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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.05, 13,566.04 and 5,706.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.05, 13,566.04 and 5,706.43 is: 8,561.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.05 : 13,566.04 = 5,706.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.05/13,566.04 = 5,706.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.05x = 13,566.04 × 5,706.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.05x = 77,413,657.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,413,657.64/9,042.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,561.52

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