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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.99, 13,584.95 and 3,133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.99, 13,584.95 and 3,133.69 is: 4,698.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.99 : 13,584.95 = 3,133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.99/13,584.95 = 3,133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.99x = 13,584.95 × 3,133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.99x = 42,570,984.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,570,984.09/9,059.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.79

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