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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.45, 13,858.65 and 2,664.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.45, 13,858.65 and 2,664.21 is: 3,997.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.45 : 13,858.65 = 2,664.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.45/13,858.65 = 2,664.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.45x = 13,858.65 × 2,664.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.45x = 36,922,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,922,353.92/9,237.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.03

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