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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,200.68, 13,802.79 and 2,962.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,200.68, 13,802.79 and 2,962.26 is: 4,443.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,200.68 : 13,802.79 = 2,962.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,200.68/13,802.79 = 2,962.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,200.68x = 13,802.79 × 2,962.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,200.68x = 40,887,452.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,887,452.71/9,200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.96

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