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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.73, 13,995.39 and 2,666.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.73, 13,995.39 and 2,666.34 is: 3,999.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.73 : 13,995.39 = 2,666.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.73/13,995.39 = 2,666.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.73x = 13,995.39 × 2,666.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.73x = 37,316,468.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,316,468.17/9,329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.74

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