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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.86, 13,805.30 and 2,629.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.86, 13,805.30 and 2,629.28 is: 3,943.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.86 : 13,805.30 = 2,629.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.86/13,805.30 = 2,629.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.86x = 13,805.30 × 2,629.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.86x = 36,297,999.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,297,999.18/9,204.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.35

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