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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.77, 13,939.01 and 2,969.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.77, 13,939.01 and 2,969.81 is: 4,453.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.77 : 13,939.01 = 2,969.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.77/13,939.01 = 2,969.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.77x = 13,939.01 × 2,969.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.77x = 41,396,211.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,396,211.29/9,295.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.23

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