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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.61, 13,629.74 and 4,152.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.61, 13,629.74 and 4,152.87 is: 6,231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.61 : 13,629.74 = 4,152.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.61/13,629.74 = 4,152.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.61x = 13,629.74 × 4,152.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.61x = 56,602,517.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,602,517.59/9,083.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,231.28

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