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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.77, 13,806.72 and 2,966.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.77, 13,806.72 and 2,966.34 is: 4,448.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.77 : 13,806.72 = 2,966.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.77/13,806.72 = 2,966.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.77x = 13,806.72 × 2,966.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.77x = 40,955,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,955,425.80/9,205.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.89

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