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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.00, 13,983.86 and 2,660.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.00, 13,983.86 and 2,660.37 is: 3,989.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.00 : 13,983.86 = 2,660.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.00/13,983.86 = 2,660.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.00x = 13,983.86 × 2,660.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.00x = 37,202,158.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,202,158.41/9,324.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.94

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