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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.53, 13,926.98 and 2,709.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.53, 13,926.98 and 2,709.68 is: 4,065.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.53 : 13,926.98 = 2,709.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.53/13,926.98 = 2,709.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.53x = 13,926.98 × 2,709.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.53x = 37,737,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,737,575.98/9,282.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.44

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