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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.63, 13,582.22 and 3,211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.63, 13,582.22 and 3,211.88 is: 4,816.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.63 : 13,582.22 = 3,211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.63/13,582.22 = 3,211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.63x = 13,582.22 × 3,211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.63x = 43,624,376.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,624,376.80/9,056.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,816.84

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