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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,065.97, 13,599.11 and 2,492.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,065.97, 13,599.11 and 2,492.12 is: 3,738.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,065.97 : 13,599.11 = 2,492.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,065.97/13,599.11 = 2,492.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,065.97x = 13,599.11 × 2,492.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,065.97x = 33,890,533.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,890,533.56/9,065.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.21

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