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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,334.61, 14,003.43 and 2,761.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,334.61, 14,003.43 and 2,761.46 is: 4,142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,334.61 : 14,003.43 = 2,761.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,334.61/14,003.43 = 2,761.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,334.61x = 14,003.43 × 2,761.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,334.61x = 38,669,841.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,669,841.79/9,334.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.63

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