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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,137.22, 13,706.34 and 2,562.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,137.22, 13,706.34 and 2,562.89 is: 3,844.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,137.22 : 13,706.34 = 2,562.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,137.22/13,706.34 = 2,562.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,137.22x = 13,706.34 × 2,562.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,137.22x = 35,127,847.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,127,847.89/9,137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.48

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