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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,085.56, 13,619.16 and 3,238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,085.56, 13,619.16 and 3,238.98 is: 4,855.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,085.56 : 13,619.16 = 3,238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,085.56/13,619.16 = 3,238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,085.56x = 13,619.16 × 3,238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,085.56x = 44,112,186.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,112,186.86/9,085.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.20

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