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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.04, 13,724.37 and 2,575.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.04, 13,724.37 and 2,575.29 is: 3,863.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.04 : 13,724.37 = 2,575.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.04/13,724.37 = 2,575.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.04x = 13,724.37 × 2,575.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.04x = 35,344,232.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,344,232.82/9,149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.16

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