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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,339.96, 14,009.46 and 2,414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,339.96, 14,009.46 and 2,414.28 is: 3,621.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,339.96 : 14,009.46 = 2,414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,339.96/14,009.46 = 2,414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,339.96x = 14,009.46 × 2,414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,339.96x = 33,822,759.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,822,759.09/9,339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.30

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