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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.76, 13,585.24 and 2,482.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.76, 13,585.24 and 2,482.95 is: 3,724.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.76 : 13,585.24 = 2,482.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.76/13,585.24 = 2,482.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.76x = 13,585.24 × 2,482.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.76x = 33,731,431.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,731,431.49/9,056.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.45

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