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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.77, 13,914.59 and 2,701.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.77, 13,914.59 and 2,701.01 is: 4,052.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.77 : 13,914.59 = 2,701.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.77/13,914.59 = 2,701.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.77x = 13,914.59 × 2,701.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.77x = 37,583,468.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,583,468.02/9,274.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.23

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