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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,289.69, 13,931.80 and 2,714.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,289.69, 13,931.80 and 2,714.31 is: 4,070.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,289.69 : 13,931.80 = 2,714.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,289.69/13,931.80 = 2,714.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,289.69x = 13,931.80 × 2,714.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,289.69x = 37,815,217.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,815,217.27/9,289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.67

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