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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,321.97, 13,981.43 and 2,746.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,321.97, 13,981.43 and 2,746.62 is: 4,119.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,321.97 : 13,981.43 = 2,746.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,321.97/13,981.43 = 2,746.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,321.97x = 13,981.43 × 2,746.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,321.97x = 38,401,675.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,401,675.27/9,321.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.48

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