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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.55, 14,016.73 and 2,770.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.55, 14,016.73 and 2,770.80 is: 4,156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.55 : 14,016.73 = 2,770.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.55/14,016.73 = 2,770.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.55x = 14,016.73 × 2,770.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.55x = 38,837,555.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,837,555.48/9,344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.17

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