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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.85, 13,798.98 and 2,625.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.85, 13,798.98 and 2,625.77 is: 3,938.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.85 : 13,798.98 = 2,625.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.85/13,798.98 = 2,625.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.85x = 13,798.98 × 2,625.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.85x = 36,232,982.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,232,982.21/9,199.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.43

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