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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.92, 13,926.18 and 2,709.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.92, 13,926.18 and 2,709.56 is: 4,064.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.92 : 13,926.18 = 2,709.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.92/13,926.18 = 2,709.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.92x = 13,926.18 × 2,709.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.92x = 37,733,750.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,733,750.65/9,283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.42

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