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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,089.91, 13,635.04 and 2,849.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,089.91, 13,635.04 and 2,849.79 is: 4,274.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,089.91 : 13,635.04 = 2,849.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,089.91/13,635.04 = 2,849.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,089.91x = 13,635.04 × 2,849.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,089.91x = 38,856,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,856,956.12/9,089.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.73

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