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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,078.97, 13,604.58 and 3,811.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,078.97, 13,604.58 and 3,811.12 is: 5,710.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,078.97 : 13,604.58 = 3,811.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,078.97/13,604.58 = 3,811.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,078.97x = 13,604.58 × 3,811.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,078.97x = 51,848,686.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,848,686.93/9,078.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,710.86

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