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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,074.92, 13,614.36 and 2,835.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,074.92, 13,614.36 and 2,835.40 is: 4,253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,074.92 : 13,614.36 = 2,835.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,074.92/13,614.36 = 2,835.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,074.92x = 13,614.36 × 2,835.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,074.92x = 38,602,156.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,602,156.34/9,074.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.72

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