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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,339.76, 14,011.69 and 2,766.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,339.76, 14,011.69 and 2,766.46 is: 4,150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,339.76 : 14,011.69 = 2,766.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,339.76/14,011.69 = 2,766.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,339.76x = 14,011.69 × 2,766.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,339.76x = 38,762,779.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,762,779.92/9,339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.30

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