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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,290.92, 13,936.68 and 2,716.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,290.92, 13,936.68 and 2,716.54 is: 4,074.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,290.92 : 13,936.68 = 2,716.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,290.92/13,936.68 = 2,716.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,290.92x = 13,936.68 × 2,716.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,290.92x = 37,859,548.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,859,548.69/9,290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.90

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