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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.75, 13,594.79 and 2,905.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.75, 13,594.79 and 2,905.75 is: 4,359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.75 : 13,594.79 = 2,905.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.75/13,594.79 = 2,905.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.75x = 13,594.79 × 2,905.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.75x = 39,503,061.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,503,061.04/9,061.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,359.32

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