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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,054.43, 13,581.54 and 2,480.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,054.43, 13,581.54 and 2,480.60 is: 3,720.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,054.43 : 13,581.54 = 2,480.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,054.43/13,581.54 = 2,480.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,054.43x = 13,581.54 × 2,480.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,054.43x = 33,690,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,690,402.08/9,054.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.88

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