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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288.66, 13,932.99 and 2,714.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288.66, 13,932.99 and 2,714.70 is: 4,072.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288.66 : 13,932.99 = 2,714.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288.66/13,932.99 = 2,714.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288.66x = 13,932.99 × 2,714.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288.66x = 37,823,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,823,887.95/9,288.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.05

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