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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.31, 13,913.54 and 2,949.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.31, 13,913.54 and 2,949.55 is: 4,424.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.31 : 13,913.54 = 2,949.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.31/13,913.54 = 2,949.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.31x = 13,913.54 × 2,949.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.31x = 41,038,721.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,038,721.70/9,274.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.99

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