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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,079.75, 13,617.99 and 2,416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,079.75, 13,617.99 and 2,416.28 is: 3,623.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,079.75 : 13,617.99 = 2,416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,079.75/13,617.99 = 2,416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,079.75x = 13,617.99 × 2,416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,079.75x = 32,904,876.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,904,876.88/9,079.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.98

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