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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.86, 13,900.94 and 2,691.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.86, 13,900.94 and 2,691.83 is: 4,038.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.86 : 13,900.94 = 2,691.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.86/13,900.94 = 2,691.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.86x = 13,900.94 × 2,691.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.86x = 37,418,884.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,418,884.36/9,265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.36

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