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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.65, 13,795.32 and 2,624.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.65, 13,795.32 and 2,624.27 is: 3,935.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.65 : 13,795.32 = 2,624.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.65/13,795.32 = 2,624.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.65x = 13,795.32 × 2,624.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.65x = 36,202,688.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,202,688.75/9,199.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.22

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