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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.34, 13,809.16 and 2,966.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.34, 13,809.16 and 2,966.68 is: 4,449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.34 : 13,809.16 = 2,966.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.34/13,809.16 = 2,966.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.34x = 13,809.16 × 2,966.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.34x = 40,967,358.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,967,358.79/9,206.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.91

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