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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.69, 13,899.89 and 2,691.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.69, 13,899.89 and 2,691.02 is: 4,036.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.69 : 13,899.89 = 2,691.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.69/13,899.89 = 2,691.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.69x = 13,899.89 × 2,691.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.69x = 37,404,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,404,919.68/9,265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.93

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