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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,133.61, 13,700.88 and 2,894.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,133.61, 13,700.88 and 2,894.27 is: 4,341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,133.61 : 13,700.88 = 2,894.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,133.61/13,700.88 = 2,894.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,133.61x = 13,700.88 × 2,894.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,133.61x = 39,653,977.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,653,977.45/9,133.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.55

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