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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.32, 13,636.08 and 2,852.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.32, 13,636.08 and 2,852.64 is: 4,277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.32 : 13,636.08 = 2,852.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.32/13,636.08 = 2,852.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.32x = 13,636.08 × 2,852.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.32x = 38,898,827.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,898,827.25/9,094.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.27

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