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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288.69, 13,935.08 and 2,714.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288.69, 13,935.08 and 2,714.93 is: 4,072.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288.69 : 13,935.08 = 2,714.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288.69/13,935.08 = 2,714.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288.69x = 13,935.08 × 2,714.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288.69x = 37,832,766.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,832,766.74/9,288.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.99

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