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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.26, 13,944.30 and 2,720.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.26, 13,944.30 and 2,720.67 is: 4,081.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.26 : 13,944.30 = 2,720.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.26/13,944.30 = 2,720.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.26x = 13,944.30 × 2,720.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.26x = 37,937,838.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,937,838.68/9,295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.42

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