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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.82, 13,854.11 and 2,663.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.82, 13,854.11 and 2,663.45 is: 3,993.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.82 : 13,854.11 = 2,663.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.82/13,854.11 = 2,663.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.82x = 13,854.11 × 2,663.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.82x = 36,899,660.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,899,660.01/9,238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.98

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