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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.82, 13,571.76 and 3,204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.82, 13,571.76 and 3,204.60 is: 4,806.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.82 : 13,571.76 = 3,204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.82/13,571.76 = 3,204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.82x = 13,571.76 × 3,204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.82x = 43,492,062.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,492,062.10/9,047.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.91

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