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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,054.78, 13,584.30 and 3,786.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,054.78, 13,584.30 and 3,786.86 is: 5,681.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,054.78 : 13,584.30 = 3,786.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,054.78/13,584.30 = 3,786.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,054.78x = 13,584.30 × 3,786.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,054.78x = 51,441,842.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,441,842.30/9,054.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,681.18

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