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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.73, 13,569.41 and 3,779.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.73, 13,569.41 and 3,779.90 is: 5,668.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.73 : 13,569.41 = 3,779.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.73/13,569.41 = 3,779.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.73x = 13,569.41 × 3,779.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.73x = 51,290,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,290,954.46/9,047.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,668.93

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