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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.74, 13,984.08 and 2,748.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.74, 13,984.08 and 2,748.98 is: 4,123.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.74 : 13,984.08 = 2,748.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.74/13,984.08 = 2,748.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.74x = 13,984.08 × 2,748.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.74x = 38,441,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,441,956.24/9,322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,123.46

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