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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.78, 13,956.98 and 2,730.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.78, 13,956.98 and 2,730.82 is: 4,096.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.78 : 13,956.98 = 2,730.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.78/13,956.98 = 2,730.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.78x = 13,956.98 × 2,730.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.78x = 38,114,000.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,114,000.12/9,304.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.17

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