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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.56, 13,566.46 and 2,804.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.56, 13,566.46 and 2,804.88 is: 4,205.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.56 : 13,566.46 = 2,804.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.56/13,566.46 = 2,804.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.56x = 13,566.46 × 2,804.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.56x = 38,052,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,052,292.32/9,047.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.81

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