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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.16, 13,588.31 and 2,819.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.16, 13,588.31 and 2,819.02 is: 4,228.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.16 : 13,588.31 = 2,819.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.16/13,588.31 = 2,819.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.16x = 13,588.31 × 2,819.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.16x = 38,305,700.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,305,700.35/9,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.40

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