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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.58, 13,949.35 and 2,374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.58, 13,949.35 and 2,374.08 is: 3,561.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.58 : 13,949.35 = 2,374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.58/13,949.35 = 2,374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.58x = 13,949.35 × 2,374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.58x = 33,116,872.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,116,872.85/9,299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.11

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