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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.73, 13,954.71 and 2,728.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.73, 13,954.71 and 2,728.40 is: 4,093.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.73 : 13,954.71 = 2,728.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.73/13,954.71 = 2,728.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.73x = 13,954.71 × 2,728.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.73x = 38,073,960.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,073,960.99/9,301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.22

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