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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,071.62, 13,606.78 and 2,407.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,071.62, 13,606.78 and 2,407.96 is: 3,611.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,071.62 : 13,606.78 = 2,407.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,071.62/13,606.78 = 2,407.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,071.62x = 13,606.78 × 2,407.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,071.62x = 32,764,581.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,764,581.97/9,071.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.77

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