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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,154.08, 13,733.60 and 2,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,154.08, 13,733.60 and 2,998.08 is: 4,497.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,154.08 : 13,733.60 = 2,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,154.08/13,733.60 = 2,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,154.08x = 13,733.60 × 2,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,154.08x = 41,174,431.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,174,431.49/9,154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.93

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