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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.79, 13,588.49 and 2,733.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.79, 13,588.49 and 2,733.95 is: 4,101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.79 : 13,588.49 = 2,733.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.79/13,588.49 = 2,733.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.79x = 13,588.49 × 2,733.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.79x = 37,150,238.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,150,238.57/9,058.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.02

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