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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,089.53, 13,634.46 and 2,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,089.53, 13,634.46 and 2,849.40 is: 4,274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,089.53 : 13,634.46 = 2,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,089.53/13,634.46 = 2,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,089.53x = 13,634.46 × 2,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,089.53x = 38,850,030.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,850,030.32/9,089.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.15

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