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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.94, 13,849.25 and 2,658.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.94, 13,849.25 and 2,658.51 is: 3,987.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.94 : 13,849.25 = 2,658.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.94/13,849.25 = 2,658.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.94x = 13,849.25 × 2,658.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.94x = 36,818,356.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,818,356.32/9,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.29

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