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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,300.66, 13,951.32 and 2,976.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,300.66, 13,951.32 and 2,976.82 is: 4,465.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,300.66 : 13,951.32 = 2,976.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,300.66/13,951.32 = 2,976.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,300.66x = 13,951.32 × 2,976.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,300.66x = 41,530,568.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,530,568.40/9,300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.34

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