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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.97, 13,556.51 and 3,839.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.97, 13,556.51 and 3,839.91 is: 5,755.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.97 : 13,556.51 = 3,839.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.97/13,556.51 = 3,839.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.97x = 13,556.51 × 3,839.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.97x = 52,055,744.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,055,744.28/9,044.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,755.22

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