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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.94, 13,594.98 and 3,218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.94, 13,594.98 and 3,218.54 is: 4,828.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.94 : 13,594.98 = 3,218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.94/13,594.98 = 3,218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.94x = 13,594.98 × 3,218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.94x = 43,755,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,755,986.93/9,061.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.55

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