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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.93, 13,579.27 and 2,479.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.93, 13,579.27 and 2,479.56 is: 3,718.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.93 : 13,579.27 = 2,479.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.93/13,579.27 = 2,479.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.93x = 13,579.27 × 2,479.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.93x = 33,670,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,670,614.72/9,053.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.89

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