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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.43, 13,807.56 and 2,965.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.43, 13,807.56 and 2,965.24 is: 4,447.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.43 : 13,807.56 = 2,965.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.43/13,807.56 = 2,965.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.43x = 13,807.56 × 2,965.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.43x = 40,942,729.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,942,729.21/9,206.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.19

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