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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,064.71, 13,595.85 and 2,489.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,064.71, 13,595.85 and 2,489.94 is: 3,734.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,064.71 : 13,595.85 = 2,489.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,064.71/13,595.85 = 2,489.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,064.71x = 13,595.85 × 2,489.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,064.71x = 33,852,850.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,852,850.75/9,064.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.58

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