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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.59, 13,862.64 and 2,669.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.59, 13,862.64 and 2,669.83 is: 4,003.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.59 : 13,862.64 = 2,669.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.59/13,862.64 = 2,669.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.59x = 13,862.64 × 2,669.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.59x = 37,010,857.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,010,857.49/9,243.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.95

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