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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,096.93, 13,651.88 and 3,904.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,096.93, 13,651.88 and 3,904.29 is: 5,859.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,096.93 : 13,651.88 = 3,904.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,096.93/13,651.88 = 3,904.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,096.93x = 13,651.88 × 3,904.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,096.93x = 53,300,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,300,879.04/9,096.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,859.22

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