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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.91, 13,701.41 and 3,584.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.91, 13,701.41 and 3,584.28 is: 5,377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.91 : 13,701.41 = 3,584.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.91/13,701.41 = 3,584.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.91x = 13,701.41 × 3,584.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.91x = 49,109,671.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,109,671.91/9,131.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,377.81

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