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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,054.70, 13,584.88 and 2,729.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,054.70, 13,584.88 and 2,729.82 is: 4,095.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,054.70 : 13,584.88 = 2,729.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,054.70/13,584.88 = 2,729.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,054.70x = 13,584.88 × 2,729.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,054.70x = 37,084,277.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,084,277.12/9,054.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.58

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