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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,102.21, 13,635.80 and 5,581.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,102.21, 13,635.80 and 5,581.94 is: 8,362.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,102.21 : 13,635.80 = 5,581.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,102.21/13,635.80 = 5,581.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,102.21x = 13,635.80 × 5,581.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,102.21x = 76,114,217.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,114,217.45/9,102.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.17

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