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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.52, 13,580.10 and 5,359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.52, 13,580.10 and 5,359.91 is: 8,037.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.52 : 13,580.10 = 5,359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.52/13,580.10 = 5,359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.52x = 13,580.10 × 5,359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.52x = 72,788,045.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,788,045.89/9,056.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,037.09

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