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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.91, 13,658.12 and 2,531.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.91, 13,658.12 and 2,531.15 is: 3,796.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.91 : 13,658.12 = 2,531.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.91/13,658.12 = 2,531.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.91x = 13,658.12 × 2,531.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.91x = 34,570,730.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,570,730.20/9,104.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.93

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