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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.46, 13,691.01 and 3,581.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.46, 13,691.01 and 3,581.34 is: 5,369.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.46 : 13,691.01 = 3,581.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.46/13,691.01 = 3,581.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.46x = 13,691.01 × 3,581.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.46x = 49,032,161.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,032,161.75/9,131.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,369.59

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