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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.03, 13,696.22 and 2,890.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.03, 13,696.22 and 2,890.98 is: 4,335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.03 : 13,696.22 = 2,890.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.03/13,696.22 = 2,890.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.03x = 13,696.22 × 2,890.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.03x = 39,595,483.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,595,483.64/9,132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.89

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