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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,093.69, 13,632.93 and 2,849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,093.69, 13,632.93 and 2,849.76 is: 4,272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,093.69 : 13,632.93 = 2,849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,093.69/13,632.93 = 2,849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,093.69x = 13,632.93 × 2,849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,093.69x = 38,850,578.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,850,578.60/9,093.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.26

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