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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,352.96, 14,029.31 and 2,689.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,352.96, 14,029.31 and 2,689.62 is: 4,034.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,352.96 : 14,029.31 = 2,689.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,352.96/14,029.31 = 2,689.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,352.96x = 14,029.31 × 2,689.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,352.96x = 37,733,466.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,733,466.88/9,352.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.39

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