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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.62, 13,595.21 and 4,129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.62, 13,595.21 and 4,129.76 is: 6,197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.62 : 13,595.21 = 4,129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.62/13,595.21 = 4,129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.62x = 13,595.21 × 4,129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.62x = 56,144,954.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,144,954.45/9,059.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.27

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