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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,099.59, 13,648.85 and 3,176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,099.59, 13,648.85 and 3,176.06 is: 4,763.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,099.59 : 13,648.85 = 3,176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,099.59/13,648.85 = 3,176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,099.59x = 13,648.85 × 3,176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,099.59x = 43,349,588.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,349,588.96/9,099.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,763.91

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