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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.87, 13,899.13 and 2,691.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.87, 13,899.13 and 2,691.11 is: 4,037.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.87 : 13,899.13 = 2,691.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.87/13,899.13 = 2,691.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.87x = 13,899.13 × 2,691.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.87x = 37,404,087.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,404,087.73/9,264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.20

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