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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.91, 13,850.95 and 2,994.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.91, 13,850.95 and 2,994.59 is: 4,490.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.91 : 13,850.95 = 2,994.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.91/13,850.95 = 2,994.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.91x = 13,850.95 × 2,994.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.91x = 41,477,916.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,477,916.36/9,235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.94

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