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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.76, 13,949.64 and 2,374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.76, 13,949.64 and 2,374.26 is: 3,561.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.76 : 13,949.64 = 2,374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.76/13,949.64 = 2,374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.76x = 13,949.64 × 2,374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.76x = 33,120,072.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,120,072.27/9,299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.39

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