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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.81, 13,594.05 and 2,488.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.81, 13,594.05 and 2,488.41 is: 3,732.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.81 : 13,594.05 = 2,488.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.81/13,594.05 = 2,488.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.81x = 13,594.05 × 2,488.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.81x = 33,827,569.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,827,569.96/9,063.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.16

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