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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.31, 13,896.93 and 2,691.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.31, 13,896.93 and 2,691.02 is: 4,036.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.31 : 13,896.93 = 2,691.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.31/13,896.93 = 2,691.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.31x = 13,896.93 × 2,691.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.31x = 37,396,961.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,396,961.40/9,264.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.67

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