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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.29, 14,010.53 and 2,766.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.29, 14,010.53 and 2,766.51 is: 4,149.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.29 : 14,010.53 = 2,766.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.29/14,010.53 = 2,766.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.29x = 14,010.53 × 2,766.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.29x = 38,760,257.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,760,257.52/9,340.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.79

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