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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.90, 13,598.40 and 3,223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.90, 13,598.40 and 3,223.70 is: 4,836.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.90 : 13,598.40 = 3,223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.90/13,598.40 = 3,223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.90x = 13,598.40 × 3,223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.90x = 43,837,162.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,837,162.08/9,062.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,836.99

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