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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.56, 13,566.84 and 2,470.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.56, 13,566.84 and 2,470.96 is: 3,706.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.56 : 13,566.84 = 2,470.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.56/13,566.84 = 2,470.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.56x = 13,566.84 × 2,470.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.56x = 33,523,118.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,523,118.97/9,044.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.44

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