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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,054.54, 13,579.96 and 2,480.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,054.54, 13,579.96 and 2,480.22 is: 3,719.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,054.54 : 13,579.96 = 2,480.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,054.54/13,579.96 = 2,480.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,054.54x = 13,579.96 × 2,480.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,054.54x = 33,681,288.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,681,288.39/9,054.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.82

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