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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.59, 13,956.84 and 2,379.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.59, 13,956.84 and 2,379.09 is: 3,568.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.59 : 13,956.84 = 2,379.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.59/13,956.84 = 2,379.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.59x = 13,956.84 × 2,379.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.59x = 33,204,578.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,204,578.48/9,304.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.62

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