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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,070.78, 13,606.24 and 2,497.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,070.78, 13,606.24 and 2,497.32 is: 3,746.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,070.78 : 13,606.24 = 2,497.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,070.78/13,606.24 = 2,497.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,070.78x = 13,606.24 × 2,497.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,070.78x = 33,979,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,979,135.28/9,070.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.00

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