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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.68, 13,927.24 and 2,710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.68, 13,927.24 and 2,710.80 is: 4,065.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.68 : 13,927.24 = 2,710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.68/13,927.24 = 2,710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.68x = 13,927.24 × 2,710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.68x = 37,753,962.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,753,962.19/9,286.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.39

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