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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.97, 13,943.77 and 2,722.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.97, 13,943.77 and 2,722.01 is: 4,082.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.97 : 13,943.77 = 2,722.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.97/13,943.77 = 2,722.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.97x = 13,943.77 × 2,722.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.97x = 37,955,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,955,004.85/9,295.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.95

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