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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.97, 13,899.73 and 2,692.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.97, 13,899.73 and 2,692.16 is: 4,038.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.97 : 13,899.73 = 2,692.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.97/13,899.73 = 2,692.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.97x = 13,899.73 × 2,692.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.97x = 37,420,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,420,278.06/9,265.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.46

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