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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.82, 13,898.73 and 2,691.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.82, 13,898.73 and 2,691.66 is: 4,037.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.82 : 13,898.73 = 2,691.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.82/13,898.73 = 2,691.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.82x = 13,898.73 × 2,691.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.82x = 37,410,655.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,410,655.59/9,266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.05

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