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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,138.03, 13,705.65 and 2,562.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,138.03, 13,705.65 and 2,562.75 is: 3,843.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,138.03 : 13,705.65 = 2,562.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,138.03/13,705.65 = 2,562.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,138.03x = 13,705.65 × 2,562.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,138.03x = 35,124,154.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,124,154.54/9,138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.73

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