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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.54, 13,956.15 and 2,729.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.54, 13,956.15 and 2,729.96 is: 4,094.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.54 : 13,956.15 = 2,729.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.54/13,956.15 = 2,729.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.54x = 13,956.15 × 2,729.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.54x = 38,099,731.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,099,731.25/9,305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.31

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