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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.82, 13,584.84 and 2,483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.82, 13,584.84 and 2,483.44 is: 3,724.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.82 : 13,584.84 = 2,483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.82/13,584.84 = 2,483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.82x = 13,584.84 × 2,483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.82x = 33,737,135.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,737,135.05/9,057.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.64

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