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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.96, 13,807.44 and 2,631.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.96, 13,807.44 and 2,631.54 is: 3,947.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.96 : 13,807.44 = 2,631.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.96/13,807.44 = 2,631.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.96x = 13,807.44 × 2,631.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.96x = 36,334,830.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,334,830.66/9,204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.31

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