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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.09, 13,903.09 and 5,581.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.09, 13,903.09 and 5,581.29 is: 8,360.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.09 : 13,903.09 = 5,581.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.09/13,903.09 = 5,581.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.09x = 13,903.09 × 5,581.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.09x = 77,597,149.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,597,149.28/9,281.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.78

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