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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.64, 13,599.33 and 2,826.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.64, 13,599.33 and 2,826.60 is: 4,238.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.64 : 13,599.33 = 2,826.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.64/13,599.33 = 2,826.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.64x = 13,599.33 × 2,826.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.64x = 38,439,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,439,866.18/9,068.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.77

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