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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.03, 13,947.03 and 2,372.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.03, 13,947.03 and 2,372.53 is: 3,558.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.03 : 13,947.03 = 2,372.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.03/13,947.03 = 2,372.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.03x = 13,947.03 × 2,372.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.03x = 33,089,718.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,089,718.15/9,298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.79

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