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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.72, 13,731.72 and 3,603.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.72, 13,731.72 and 3,603.12 is: 5,406.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.72 : 13,731.72 = 3,603.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.72/13,731.72 = 3,603.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.72x = 13,731.72 × 3,603.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.72x = 49,477,034.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,477,034.97/9,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.90

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