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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.64, 13,928.73 and 2,711.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.64, 13,928.73 and 2,711.14 is: 4,066.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.64 : 13,928.73 = 2,711.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.64/13,928.73 = 2,711.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.64x = 13,928.73 × 2,711.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.64x = 37,762,737.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,762,737.05/9,285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.79

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