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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.64, 13,603.36 and 2,494.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.64, 13,603.36 and 2,494.88 is: 3,742.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.64 : 13,603.36 = 2,494.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.64/13,603.36 = 2,494.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.64x = 13,603.36 × 2,494.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.64x = 33,938,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,938,750.80/9,068.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.43

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