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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,101.23, 13,649.39 and 3,905.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,101.23, 13,649.39 and 3,905.89 is: 5,857.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,101.23 : 13,649.39 = 3,905.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,101.23/13,649.39 = 3,905.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,101.23x = 13,649.39 × 3,905.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,101.23x = 53,312,996.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,312,996.38/9,101.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,857.78

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