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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.56, 13,998.92 and 2,760.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.56, 13,998.92 and 2,760.44 is: 4,139.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.56 : 13,998.92 = 2,760.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.56/13,998.92 = 2,760.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.56x = 13,998.92 × 2,760.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.56x = 38,643,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,643,178.72/9,335.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.35

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