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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.58, 13,656.83 and 2,865.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.58, 13,656.83 and 2,865.11 is: 4,297.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.58 : 13,656.83 = 2,865.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.58/13,656.83 = 2,865.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.58x = 13,656.83 × 2,865.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.58x = 39,128,237.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,128,237.59/9,104.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.64

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