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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.84, 13,566.87 and 2,805.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.84, 13,566.87 and 2,805.17 is: 4,206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.84 : 13,566.87 = 2,805.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.84/13,566.87 = 2,805.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.84x = 13,566.87 × 2,805.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.84x = 38,057,308.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,057,308.88/9,047.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.23

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