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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.55, 13,726.11 and 3,598.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.55, 13,726.11 and 3,598.82 is: 5,399.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.55 : 13,726.11 = 3,598.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.55/13,726.11 = 3,598.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.55x = 13,726.11 × 3,598.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.55x = 49,397,799.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,397,799.19/9,148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,399.52

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