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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.44, 13,857.49 and 2,664.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.44, 13,857.49 and 2,664.01 is: 3,995.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.44 : 13,857.49 = 2,664.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.44/13,857.49 = 2,664.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.44x = 13,857.49 × 2,664.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.44x = 36,916,491.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,916,491.93/9,239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.53

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