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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.82, 13,596.53 and 2,822.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.82, 13,596.53 and 2,822.99 is: 4,235.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.82 : 13,596.53 = 2,822.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.82/13,596.53 = 2,822.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.82x = 13,596.53 × 2,822.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.82x = 38,382,786.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,382,786.13/9,062.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.19

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