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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.35, 13,640.60 and 2,854.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.35, 13,640.60 and 2,854.41 is: 4,281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.35 : 13,640.60 = 2,854.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.35/13,640.60 = 2,854.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.35x = 13,640.60 × 2,854.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.35x = 38,935,865.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,935,865.05/9,094.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.32

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