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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.78, 13,953.98 and 2,728.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.78, 13,953.98 and 2,728.82 is: 4,093.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.78 : 13,953.98 = 2,728.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.78/13,953.98 = 2,728.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.78x = 13,953.98 × 2,728.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.78x = 38,077,899.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,077,899.70/9,302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.17

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