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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,203.51, 13,802.95 and 2,629.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,203.51, 13,802.95 and 2,629.73 is: 3,943.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,203.51 : 13,802.95 = 2,629.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,203.51/13,802.95 = 2,629.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,203.51x = 13,802.95 × 2,629.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,203.51x = 36,298,031.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,298,031.70/9,203.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.93

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