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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.01, 13,795.26 and 2,956.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.01, 13,795.26 and 2,956.91 is: 4,434.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.01 : 13,795.26 = 2,956.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.01/13,795.26 = 2,956.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.01x = 13,795.26 × 2,956.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.01x = 40,791,342.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,791,342.25/9,199.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.32

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