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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.74, 13,656.63 and 2,530.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.74, 13,656.63 and 2,530.98 is: 3,796.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.74 : 13,656.63 = 2,530.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.74/13,656.63 = 2,530.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.74x = 13,656.63 × 2,530.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.74x = 34,564,666.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,564,666.89/9,104.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.34

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