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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.48, 13,592.97 and 2,489.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.48, 13,592.97 and 2,489.34 is: 3,733.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.48 : 13,592.97 = 2,489.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.48/13,592.97 = 2,489.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.48x = 13,592.97 × 2,489.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.48x = 33,837,523.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,837,523.94/9,063.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.39

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