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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,129, 13,695.30 and 2,889.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,129, 13,695.30 and 2,889.94 is: 4,335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,129 : 13,695.30 = 2,889.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,129/13,695.30 = 2,889.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,129x = 13,695.30 × 2,889.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,129x = 39,578,595.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,578,595.28/9,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.48

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