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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,101.77, 13,655.90 and 3,904.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,101.77, 13,655.90 and 3,904.81 is: 5,858.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,101.77 : 13,655.90 = 3,904.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,101.77/13,655.90 = 3,904.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,101.77x = 13,655.90 × 3,904.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,101.77x = 53,323,694.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,323,694.88/9,101.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.61

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