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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.66, 13,904.35 and 2,693.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.66, 13,904.35 and 2,693.99 is: 4,041.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.66 : 13,904.35 = 2,693.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.66/13,904.35 = 2,693.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.66x = 13,904.35 × 2,693.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.66x = 37,458,179.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,458,179.86/9,268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.38

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