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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.63, 13,940.44 and 2,719.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.63, 13,940.44 and 2,719.87 is: 4,079.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.63 : 13,940.44 = 2,719.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.63/13,940.44 = 2,719.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.63x = 13,940.44 × 2,719.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.63x = 37,916,142.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,916,142.89/9,293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.80

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