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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,074.27, 13,611.41 and 2,834.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,074.27, 13,611.41 and 2,834.82 is: 4,252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,074.27 : 13,611.41 = 2,834.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,074.27/13,611.41 = 2,834.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,074.27x = 13,611.41 × 2,834.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,074.27x = 38,585,897.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,585,897.30/9,074.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.23

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