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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.98, 13,899.32 and 2,692.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.98, 13,899.32 and 2,692.22 is: 4,038.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.98 : 13,899.32 = 2,692.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.98/13,899.32 = 2,692.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.98x = 13,899.32 × 2,692.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.98x = 37,419,944.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,419,944.33/9,265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.42

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