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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.54, 13,966.38 and 2,735.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.54, 13,966.38 and 2,735.76 is: 4,104.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.54 : 13,966.38 = 2,735.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.54/13,966.38 = 2,735.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.54x = 13,966.38 × 2,735.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.54x = 38,208,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,208,663.75/9,309.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.25

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