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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.03, 13,912.41 and 2,699.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.03, 13,912.41 and 2,699.35 is: 4,049.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.03 : 13,912.41 = 2,699.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.03/13,912.41 = 2,699.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.03x = 13,912.41 × 2,699.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.03x = 37,554,463.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,554,463.93/9,274.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.42

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