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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.70, 13,857.51 and 2,664.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.70, 13,857.51 and 2,664.45 is: 3,996.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.70 : 13,857.51 = 2,664.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.70/13,857.51 = 2,664.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.70x = 13,857.51 × 2,664.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.70x = 36,922,642.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,922,642.52/9,239.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.09

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