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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.70, 13,583.38 and 2,728.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.70, 13,583.38 and 2,728.82 is: 4,094.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.70 : 13,583.38 = 2,728.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.70/13,583.38 = 2,728.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.70x = 13,583.38 × 2,728.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.70x = 37,066,599.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,066,599.01/9,053.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.08

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