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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.81, 13,604.63 and 2,827.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.81, 13,604.63 and 2,827.56 is: 4,241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.81 : 13,604.63 = 2,827.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.81/13,604.63 = 2,827.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.81x = 13,604.63 × 2,827.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.81x = 38,467,893.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,467,893.47/9,068.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.78

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