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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.91, 13,940.75 and 2,273.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.91, 13,940.75 and 2,273.99 is: 3,410.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.91 : 13,940.75 = 2,273.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.91/13,940.75 = 2,273.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.91x = 13,940.75 × 2,273.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.91x = 31,701,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,701,045.02/9,293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.95

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