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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.73, 14,017.92 and 2,681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.73, 14,017.92 and 2,681.28 is: 4,022.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.73 : 14,017.92 = 2,681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.73/14,017.92 = 2,681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.73x = 14,017.92 × 2,681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.73x = 37,585,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,585,968.54/9,344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.16

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