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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.86, 13,598.42 and 3,220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.86, 13,598.42 and 3,220.92 is: 4,832.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.86 : 13,598.42 = 3,220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.86/13,598.42 = 3,220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.86x = 13,598.42 × 3,220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.86x = 43,799,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,799,406.84/9,063.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.32

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