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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.73, 14,008.14 and 2,765.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.73, 14,008.14 and 2,765.04 is: 4,147.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.73 : 14,008.14 = 2,765.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.73/14,008.14 = 2,765.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.73x = 14,008.14 × 2,765.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.73x = 38,733,067.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,733,067.43/9,338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.57

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