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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.72, 13,569.20 and 2,804.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.72, 13,569.20 and 2,804.40 is: 4,207.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.72 : 13,569.20 = 2,804.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.72/13,569.20 = 2,804.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.72x = 13,569.20 × 2,804.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.72x = 38,053,464.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,053,464.48/9,044.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.26

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