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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.81, 13,906.98 and 2,696.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.81, 13,906.98 and 2,696.06 is: 4,044.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.81 : 13,906.98 = 2,696.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.81/13,906.98 = 2,696.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.81x = 13,906.98 × 2,696.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.81x = 37,493,982.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,493,982.96/9,269.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.74

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