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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.43, 13,592.97 and 3,795.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.43, 13,592.97 and 3,795.45 is: 5,694.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.43 : 13,592.97 = 3,795.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.43/13,592.97 = 3,795.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.43x = 13,592.97 × 3,795.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.43x = 51,591,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,591,437.99/9,059.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,694.78

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