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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.80, 13,890.47 and 2,684.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.80, 13,890.47 and 2,684.89 is: 4,027.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.80 : 13,890.47 = 2,684.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.80/13,890.47 = 2,684.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.80x = 13,890.47 × 2,684.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.80x = 37,294,324.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,294,324.91/9,258.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.99

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