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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.64, 13,903.72 and 2,694.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.64, 13,903.72 and 2,694.82 is: 4,042.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.64 : 13,903.72 = 2,694.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.64/13,903.72 = 2,694.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.64x = 13,903.72 × 2,694.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.64x = 37,467,939.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,467,939.74/9,268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.44

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