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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,089.70, 13,634.55 and 3,905.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,089.70, 13,634.55 and 3,905.70 is: 5,858.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,089.70 : 13,634.55 = 3,905.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,089.70/13,634.55 = 3,905.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,089.70x = 13,634.55 × 3,905.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,089.70x = 53,252,461.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,252,461.94/9,089.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.55

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