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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.11, 13,579.02 and 5,763.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.11, 13,579.02 and 5,763.72 is: 8,643.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.11 : 13,579.02 = 5,763.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.11/13,579.02 = 5,763.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.11x = 13,579.02 × 5,763.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.11x = 78,265,669.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,265,669.15/9,055.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,643.26

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